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Take the first step of your rewarding career with West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) at the Support Staff Open Interview Fair on Tuesday, July 22 from 3-7 p.m. at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.

Explore full- and part-time positions. Interact directly with hiring managers. Apply for a job on the spot. Or, sit down for an interview if you’ve already submitted an application. 

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Support Staff Open Interview Fair

• Date: Tuesday, July 22
• Time: 3-7 p.m.
• Location: Learning Resource Center, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Open Positions for the 2025-26 School Year

We’re looking to bring on qualified individuals in the following roles. Note that an increased starting pay is available if you have prior years of experience.

• Special Education Assistant — Starting pay: $17.81
• Noon Hour Supervisor — Starting pay: $15.56
• Kids West Child Care Provider — Starting pay: $15.56
• Building Supervisor — Starting pay: $15.56
• Nutrition Assistant — Starting pay: $17.31
• Custodian — Starting pay: $17.31
• Groundskeeper — Starting pay: $22.06
• Bus Driver — Starting pay: $21.56
• Bus Assistant — Starting pay: $16.21
• Substitute Support Staff — Starting pay: $15.56

View All Open Positions

Benefits of a Career with WDMCS

• Insurance benefits including NO COST single health, single dental, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance 
• Optional benefits including medical, dental, and supplemental life coverage for spouse, children or family; vision insurance; and more.
• Eight paid holidays
• Leave package consisting of 15 sick days (prorated after school year begins), 7 family sick days, 1 personal day, and available bereavement, adoption and parental leave
• WDMCS is an IPERS employer and a 403(b) plan is available to those wishing to contribute to a supplemental retirement account

Visit wdmcs.org to learn more about our compensation and benefits.