What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counseling Clerk-East High School for the 2026-2027 School Year position at EAST HIGH?
TITLE: Counseling Clerk
CLASSIFICATION: CLERK
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 Counseling Clerk performs clerical functions for the counseling center. 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 and screen phone calls for the counselors. Schedule appointments.
- Schedule college recruiter visits and coordinate Upward Bound and Talent Search visits.
- Assist students with scheduling and course code sheets. Record student program changes.
- Prepare reports such as student grade reports, cumulative reports, and senior destination.
- Receive payments for PSAT registration.
- Assist students with college teaching, financial aid, and general college information.
- Assist registrar with entering grades in the Student Information System (SIS).
- Other duties, as assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Office of Schools
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA ESP
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CALENDAR: 215 days / 7.5 hour day
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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PHYSICAL DEMAND: |
FREQUENCY: |
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Standing |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Walking |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Sitting |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Bending/Stooping |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Reaching/Pushing/Pulling |
Occasional 1%- 32% |
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Climbing/Stairs |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Driving |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Lifting (25 lbs.) |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Carrying (25 feet) |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Manual Dexterity Tasks |
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Telephone |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Computer |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Other |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Working Conditions |
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Inside |
Constant 67% |
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Outside |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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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: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, 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
Salary : $17 - $22