Executive Assistant Teaching and Learning

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District in Des Moines, IA seeks a Temporary Executive Assistant in Teaching and Learning to provide administrative support and manage projects for the department Director. This is a temporary role from approximately November 1, 2026 to February 1, 2027, with responsibilities across budgeting, scheduling, and communications.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of office experience, with strong MS Office skills and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of office work experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficient with MS Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls, field questions, and follow up.
• Monitor financial activity and records related to budgeting, purchasing, and payroll.
• Coordinate and manage ongoing projects under department leadership.
• Prepare reports and presentations from multiple sources.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Office

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma/HiSET/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Temporary Executive Assistant Teaching and Learning

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905859

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Temporary position available approximately November 1, 2026 to February 1, 2027

TITLE: Executive Assistant – Teaching and Learning

CLASSIFICATION: PARA

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma,HiSET, or G.E.D.
• Work Experience: Five years of work experiencein an office setting
• Licensure or Certification: N/A
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Excellent customer service skills.???
  • Effective written and oral communication.???
  • Demonstrates?courtesy,?tact, and sound judgement?in?handling sensitive?or confidential?situations.???
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time?effectively,?and proven ability to?meet deadlines.???
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.???
  • Ability to be a critical thinker and solve problems.
  • Ability to?work independently or?collaborate effectively within a team.???
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.??
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Attendworkonapromptandregularbasis.
  • Maintainsatisfactoryandharmoniousworkingrelationshipswiththepublic,students,andotheremployees.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Assistant provides administrative support and project management to the Director s of the department. The essential functions as 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 calls,?field questions, and initiate follow up communication.??
• Monitor and?maintain?financial activity and?records related to budgeting,?purchasing,?and payroll.?This includes travel requests, P-card transactions, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate and manage ongoing projects under the direction of department leadership.?
• Compile and integrate data from multiple sources, including?district- specific?systems, to produce professional reports, documents, and presentations.???
• Assist?with scheduling meetings, sending communication, and recording notes during meetings.??
• Provide support for district-wide communication efforts across various departments.
• Manage the Parent Concern Line; facilitating timely referral of issues to the appropriate departmentsand providing stakeholders with necessary information to ensure all concerns are handled professionally and confidentially.
• Other duties, as assigned

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Director of Teaching and Learning

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CALENDAR:12 Month / 8 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 ( 20 lbs.)

Occasional 1% - 32 %

Carrying ( 10 feet)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

Frequent 33% - 66%

Computer

Frequent 33% - 66%

Other

Never 0%

Working Conditions

Inside

Constant 67%+

Outside

Occasional 1% - 32%

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity

Occasional 1% - 32%

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-Green,2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: [phone]; email:[e-mail]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], 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: 06/02/2026

Date: Bryce Amos

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.29 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Clerical

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten , Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]