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WDMCS employs more than 1,200 community members who are committed to knowing and lifting every child and inspiring joy in learning.
Staff
Certified
616
Administrators
39
Support Staff
600
Teacher/Student Assistants
249
Custodians/Utility
67
Secretaries/Clerks
60
Food Service
56
Noon Hour Supervisors
36
Bus Drivers
47
Study Hall Supervisors
7
Maintenance/Warehouse
18
Payroll/Accounting
5
Other
Community Education (includes KIDS WEST, building supervisors, office staff)
120
Supervisors/Specialists
28
Educational Profile
Percent
BA to BA+9 Graduate Credits
21.9
BA+10 to BA+19
10.9
BA+20 to less than MA
24.0
MA or more
44.3
MA+15 or more
24.4
MA+30 or more
12.7
Average - BA+35 graduate hours
Doctorates
One teacher and 7 administrators have earned their Ph.D. degrees.

Average Base Salary for Teachers
$45,921

Note: When special appropriations from the state are added, the average salary is $49,302

Approximately 150 faculty earn added compensation for coaching, sponsoring, staff development/curriculum activities, and/or teaching an extra class.

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3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265-5556
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