Guidance Counselor/Registrar at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY 26 - 27
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Position Overview
The Guidance Counselor/Registrar plays a dual role supporting both the academic, social-emotional, and transitional needs of students and the timely enrollment, records management, and data compliance functions of a highly mobile student population. This role ensures continuity of education and supports successful reentry.
Responsibilities
Student Intake, Enrollment & Records Management: Manage daily intake and withdrawal processes. Request and review student records (transcripts, report cards, and progress reports). Maintain accurate student information system records. Ensure FERPA and compliance adherence. Coordinate records transfer between schools. Track attendance, enrollment, and exit data.
Academic Counseling & Credit Management: Conduct transcript reviews. Develop Individual Graduation/Academic Plans (IGAPs), including the completion of community service hours. Track credits, including partial credits. Advise on course selection and graduation requirements. Support credit recovery and alternative pathways.
Reentry & Transition Coordination: Coordinate enrollment with receiving schools. Prepare exit packets and transcripts. Participate in SST and IEP meetings. Collaborate with staff and correctional personnel. Share student academic information. Promote a trauma-informed environment.
Social-Emotional & Transitional Counseling: Provide short-term counseling support. Support goal setting and coping strategies. Facilitate reentry planning. Collaborate with staff and families. Connect students to community resources and opportunities to gain exposure to postsecondary options.
Compliance and Reporting: Maintain accurate reporting data. Assist with audits and monitoring.
Other Duties as Assigned: Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field (required)
Must have or be eligible for initial certification by OSSE in the appropriate area (must obtain initial certification within 1 year of employment)
Experience with student records and transcripts
Knowledge of FERPA and compliance
Experience with SIS platforms (preferred)
Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred)
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.
Salary and Benefits
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
The pay range for this role is:
75,000 - 85,000 USD per year (MAA@ Youth Service Center)
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The Guidance Counselor/Registrar plays a dual role supporting both the academic, social-emotional, and transitional needs of students and the timely enrollment, records management, and data compliance functions of a highly mobile student population. This role ensures continuity of education and supports successful reentry.
Responsibilities
Student Intake, Enrollment & Records Management: Manage daily intake and withdrawal processes. Request and review student records (transcripts, report cards, and progress reports). Maintain accurate student information system records. Ensure FERPA and compliance adherence. Coordinate records transfer between schools. Track attendance, enrollment, and exit data.
Academic Counseling & Credit Management: Conduct transcript reviews. Develop Individual Graduation/Academic Plans (IGAPs), including the completion of community service hours. Track credits, including partial credits. Advise on course selection and graduation requirements. Support credit recovery and alternative pathways.
Reentry & Transition Coordination: Coordinate enrollment with receiving schools. Prepare exit packets and transcripts. Participate in SST and IEP meetings. Collaborate with staff and correctional personnel. Share student academic information. Promote a trauma-informed environment.
Social-Emotional & Transitional Counseling: Provide short-term counseling support. Support goal setting and coping strategies. Facilitate reentry planning. Collaborate with staff and families. Connect students to community resources and opportunities to gain exposure to postsecondary options.
Compliance and Reporting: Maintain accurate reporting data. Assist with audits and monitoring.
Other Duties as Assigned: Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field (required)
Must have or be eligible for initial certification by OSSE in the appropriate area (must obtain initial certification within 1 year of employment)
Experience with student records and transcripts
Knowledge of FERPA and compliance
Experience with SIS platforms (preferred)
Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred)
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.
Salary and Benefits
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
The pay range for this role is:
75,000 - 85,000 USD per year (MAA@ Youth Service Center)
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