Des Moines Public Schools

Counseling Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationDes Moines/Iowa
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 8725
    • Position Type:
      Clerical/ Counseling Assistant

    • Date Posted:
      3/29/2024

    • Location:
      CENTRAL CAMPUS

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    • Date Available:
      Fall 2024

    • Closing Date:
      05/02/2024

    • Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)--a defined benefit plan
    • Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30). Premium cost is $600/year after that.
      1. Employees can earn up to $600/year via participation in the Healthy U program.
      2. Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information: https://dmschools.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DMPS-Benefits-Guide-FY-2023.pdf
      3. Des Moines Insurance plan information : Employee Benefits - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)
    • Employees can earn up to $600/year via participation in the Healthy U program.
    • Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information: https://dmschools.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DMPS-Benefits-Guide-FY-2023.pdf
    • Des Moines Insurance plan information : Employee Benefits - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)
    • Current Monthly premiums paid by the district for eligible employees (subject to change effective July 1):
    • PARA Couseling Dept Assistant rev 22.pdf
    • Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Counseling Secretary at Central Campus!

      Job Summary
      :
      Responsible for assisting counselors with aspects of scheduling. Perform all clerical work in the Counseling Center and support all scheduling functions in District Student Information System (Infinite Campus). The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department.

      Please see attached job description for full details.

      Hiring requirements:
      High school diploma or G.E.D.
      Computer/typing skills, particularly with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
      Ability to operate common office equipment (copier, printer, scanner, fax, and telephone)
      Previous secretarial/clerical work or equivalent
      Basic bookkeeping skills
      Bilingual

      Highly Qualified Candidates will possess:
      Experience with Infinite Campus, including reporting functions

      Position Details:
      PARA
      260 days (12 months)
      8 hours
      Non-Exempt

      Salary Range: $15.74 - $18.36 per hour
      Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education.

      IPERS
      • Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)--a defined benefit plan
      Insurance Benefits
      1. Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30). Premium cost is $600/year after that.
        1. Employees can earn up to $600/year via participation in the Healthy U program.
        2. Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information: https://dmschools.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DMPS-Benefits-Guide-FY-2023.pdf
        3. Des Moines Insurance plan information : Employee Benefits - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)
      2. Current Monthly premiums paid by the district for eligible employees (subject to change effective July 1):
      Plan Single Emp+1 Family
      Alliance Select 786.81 1500.60 2391.90
      Blue Access 765.03 1459.07 2325.69
      Delta Dental 34.88 N/A 89.84
      Vision (VSP) 12.70 N/A 12.70

      3. Single Dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).
      4. Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee for eligible employees. Not all employee groups are eligible.

      To prospective employees, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here. But most of all, you will become here. Find out more about Becoming "The Best You" Here at Des Moines Public Schools.

      Des Moines Public Schools serves a community rich in diversity – in every measure of the term – and strives each and every day to support our students and staff so that they thrive, learn and belong. DMPS is committed to Becoming the Model for Urban Education, and creating a transformational system oriented toward equity and anti-racist leadership. See more about how Des Moines Public Schools is Becoming The Model of Urban Education and the role you can play in our organization.


  • About the company

      The Des Moines Independent Community School District is the largest public school district in Iowa.

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