Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: DuBois, PA 15801
Employment Type: Full-Time (Mon-Fri)
Salary: Based on Experience
Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.
At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.
Why Join Us?
- Compensation – Compensation based on education and experience.
- Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits– Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks– Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development– Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team– Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact– Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
Your Role as a Administrative Assistant:
- Student Records & Documentation – Maintain and update student folders, process paperwork, and manage mailings for reports, attendance, and notifications.
- Attendance Tracking – Ensure accurate attendance coding in PowerSchool.
- PowerSchool Management – Create and update student accounts, track tardiness/early dismissals, schedule transportation, and generate reports.
- Administrative Support – Answer telephone and direct incoming calls in a professional and efficient manner; Relay accurate and complete messages to employees given by callers
- Professionalism & Compliance – Maintain professional communication, follow workplace policies, and ensure timely, accurate documentation.
- Community Engagement – Foster positive interactions with customers and community members to support program growth.
- Program Knowledge – Utilize relevant CPI terminology in all restraint-specific documentation.
Required Qualifications:
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Posses a strong organizational, time management, oral/written communication, and computer application skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent phone skills.
- Familiar with PA Department of Education regulations.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing tasks and making timely decisions.
- Capable of working at a desk and computer for extended periods.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
