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Take the first step of your rewarding career with West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) at the Support Staff Career and Interview Fair on Tuesday, July 28 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 Career and Interview Fair

• Date: Tuesday, July 28
• Time: 3-7 p.m.
• Location: Learning Resource Center, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Open Positions for the 2026-27 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: $18.16
• Noon Hour Supervisor — Starting pay: $15.91
• Building Supervisor — Starting pay: $15.91
• Nutrition Assistant — Starting pay: $17.66
• Custodian — Starting pay: $17.66
• Groundskeeper — Starting pay: $22.41
• Bus Driver — Starting pay: $21.91
• Bus Assistant — Starting pay: $16.56
• Substitute Support Staff — Starting pay: $15.91

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.