Office Clerk - Capitol View Elementary

CAPITOL VIEW ELEMENTARY; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol View Elementary in Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Office Clerk to support the school office by answering phones, greeting visitors, and handling routine clerical tasks. The position reports to the Building Administrator and is part of the Teaching and Learning department.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and strong customer service, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Office). The district emphasizes confidentiality and dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, teacher’s 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.

Job description

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Office Clerk - Capitol View Elementary

Des Moines Public School District CAPITOL VIEW ELEMENTARY - DES MOINES, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952142

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE:Office Clerk

CLASSIFICATION:CLERICAL

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 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 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, teacher’s 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:Exempt

CALENDAR:190 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-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: 05/13/2026

Date: Bryce Amos

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.27 to $21.97 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Support Staff > Receptionist

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Terri Clark , Personnel Mgr
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Email: [e-mail]

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