Office Clerk

Des Moines Public School District

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TITLE:Office Clerk

CLASSIFICATION:CLER

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma HiSET or G.E.D

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

Excellent customer service skills.
Effective written and oral communication.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Maintain confidentiality.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Office Clerk assists with management of the office by answering telephones greeting guests and assisting with office duties. The essential functionsas shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Answer incoming phone calls and take messages.
Sort and deliver incoming mail and faxes. Maintain upkeep and orders for the postage machine.
Make copies for office and staff; print and update teacher substitute folders.
Order supplies for the main office teachers workroom and related office spaces and equipment.
Run reports as scheduled or requested.
Maintain and update documents such as program lists or staff phone list as needed.
Copy and distribute weekly bulletins for staff.
Other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO:Building Administrator

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED:NA
BARGAINING GROUP:DMEA ESP

FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt

CALENDAR:260 days/ 7.5 hour day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMAND:	FREQUENCY:
Standing	Frequent 33% - 66%
Walking	Frequent 33% - 66%
Sitting	Frequent 33% - 66%
Bending/Stooping	Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling	Occasional 1%- 32%
Climbing/Stairs	Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving	Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (25 lbs.)	Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (25 feet)	Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone	Frequent 33% - 66%
Computer	Frequent 33% - 66%
Other	Occasional 1% - 32%
Working Conditions
Inside	Constant 67%
Outside	Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity	Occasional 1% - 32%

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: 05/13/2026

Date: Bryce Amos

Required Experience:

TITLE:Office ClerkCLASSIFICATION:CLERHIRING SPECIFICATIONS:Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma HiSET or G.E.DSkills Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent customer service skills.Effective written and oral communication.Attention to detail and accuracy.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or rel...