IPERS-Covered Jobs in Polk County
Browse IPERS-covered public-sector jobs listed for Polk County, Iowa — schools, city and county government, and more. Free, no account. These positions are with IPERS-covered public employers, so they build the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System pension — a guaranteed lifetime benefit. Each listing links directly to the employer's own application page.
IPERS jobs in Polk County — at a glance
We're currently listing 708 IPERS-covered public-sector job openings in Polk County, from 26 employers. This isn't every IPERS employer — we add new sources over time. Among the most active employers here are Des Moines Public School District, Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines Area Community College.
708Open jobs26Employers698Full-time10Part-time$24,960–$171,787Listed salary range
708 IPERS-covered jobs in Polk County
Kindergarten Assistant
SchoolFull Time Bus Associate-Internal Bid Only
SchoolBudget Analyst 3
StateAdministrative Assistant 2
StateWIC Support Staff-Outreach Clerk-Full Time-South DSM
PublicWIC Support Staff/Outreach Specialist-Dallas County Office
Public2026-27 Substitute Associate: Please Apply with Kelly Education at: https://www.mykelly.com/open-interest/education
SchoolAnnouncer - Centennial Athletics
SchoolWork Study - Dental Programs Assistant
CollegeYOUTH SERVICES WORKER
CountyProcurement & Administrative Support Specialist
StateComputer Programmer
StateDriver & Identification Service Center Supervisor - Ankeny
StateEducation Program Consultant (Complaints and Dispute Resolution)
StateAdministrative Assistant - Morris Elementary (ANTICIPATED)
SchoolAdult ELL Teacher
SchoolFull-Time Substitute Teacher
SchoolSubstitute Custodian
SchoolWork Study - STEM Club Officer/Organizer
CollegeWork Study - Physics Lab Organizer
CollegeWork Study - Phi Theta Kappa Officer
CollegeWork Study - Honors Program Assistant
CollegeWork Study - Recycling Coordinator
CollegeAccountant 2
StateAssistant Varsity Girls Wrestling (Anticipated)
SchoolFood Service Head Cook 1 - Stowe
SchoolFood Service Head Cook 1 - Smouse
SchoolFood Service Head Cook 1 - Park Ave
SchoolFood Service Head Cook 1- Hillis
SchoolFood Service Head Cook 1 - Cattell
SchoolCustodian/Maintenance Utility - Northview Middle School
SchoolTreasury Investment Officer
StateBusiness Systems Analyst (SCA 111262)
StateNutrition Assistant
SchoolDebate Assistant
SchoolRestoration and Safety Coordinator - Hoover High School
SchoolGeneral Worker - Production Kitchen (part-time) - Urbandale High School
SchoolAssistant High School Softball Coach
SchoolCampus Monitor (full-time) - Urbandale High School
SchoolHead High School Softball Coach
SchoolJudicial Operations Clerk - Criminal (D5 Polk 112556)
StateScrub Tech - Surgical Services - Full Time
PublicStaff Nurse - Surgical Services - Full Time
PublicPT Access Rep - East Clinic - Full Time - 0.9FTE
PublicCMA - East Clinic - Full Time - 8A-4:30P
PublicForensic Autopsy Technician
StateExecutive Officer 3
StateInternal Auditor
StateWIC Clerk - River Plaza - Full Time
PublicHead Cook
SchoolLong-Term English/Language Arts Substitute Teacher
SchoolELL Associate - Moulton Elementary
SchoolTechnology Support Technician
SchoolParalegal
StateCustodian/Maintenance Utility - Parkview Middle School
SchoolEconomic Growth Marketing Manager
StateBilingual Communications and Media Relations Specialist
SchoolDigital Content Creator-Student Experience Marketing
SchoolSpecialized Behavioral Assistant
SchoolCustodian
SchoolFacility Operator I
SchoolVolunteer Girls Cross Country Coach
SchoolClassroom Associate - Findley Elementary - 2026-2027 School Year
SchoolWork Study - Digital Forensic Technician
CollegeACCOUNTING CLERK
CountyCorrectional Supervisor
StateInsurance Examiner 3
State2026-27 Regular Route School Bus Driver
SchoolEnrollment Marketing and Campaign Strategist
SchoolSpecial Education Associate - Waterford Elementary
SchoolPart-Time Elementary Special Education Associate - Waterford
SchoolAnticipated: Kindergarten Classroom Associate - Waterford Elementary
SchoolAssistant Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving Coach - Jags and Hawks
SchoolRN Clinic - Neurology Clinic - 0.8FTE - 7:30A-4P
PublicCMA - Internal Medicine - Full Time - 7:45A-4:15P
PublicCMA/LPN - Primary Care Clinic - FT Days
PublicLogistics Warehouse III Driver
SchoolWork Study - Food Pantry Worker
CollegeYOUTH SERVICES WORKER (PART-TIME)
CountyData Scientist 2
StateRehabilitation Counselor - Des Moines
StateJudicial Attendant (D5 Polk 111888,111897)
StateAssistant Blaze Swim Team Coach
SchoolLong-Term Substitute Teacher - Science Teacher - Metro West Learning Academy
School2026-27 Van Driver
SchoolEsports Head Coach - BFHS
SchoolBand Teacher
SchoolPk-8th Grade Music Teacher
SchoolDeputy Division Administrator
StateAccounting Technician 2
StateRegistered Behavior Technician/Special Education Associate - Elevate
SchoolCMA - Family Health Center - Full Time
PublicEEG Tech - Neurology - Part Time - 7:30A-4P
PublicPreschool Assistant
SchoolKids West Child Care Provider
SchoolParaprofessional - Ashland Ridge Elementary
SchoolSpecial Education Strat I Teacher
SchoolInstructor, Nursing (Search Extended)
CollegeWork Study - Actor/Improviser
CollegeWork Study - Theatre Assistant
College