Guidance Counselor/Registrar at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY 26 - 27

Maya Angelou Schools / See Forever Foundation • Washington, DC

2h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SIS platforms
• Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct transcript reviews.
• Develop Individual Graduation/Academic Plans (MOUs), 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate reporting data.
• Assist with audits and monitoring.
• Perform 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.

Benefits

• Salaries comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area.
• 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.
• Opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees