Guidance Counselor & Registrar

See Forever Foundation & Maya Angelou Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts

Voluntary dental and vision

401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Short-term and long-term disability options

Job summary

See Forever Foundation & Maya Angelou Schools seeks a Guidance Counselor/Registrar to support students' academic and emotional needs while managing enrollment and records. The ideal candidate must have a Master’s degree in School Counseling and be eligible for OSSE certification. Responsibilities include academic advising, compliance reporting, and facilitating student reentry. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 per year, with excellent benefits fostering a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling or related field is required.
• Must be eligible for initial certification by OSSE.
• Experience with student records and transcripts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily student intake, enrollment, and records management.
• Conduct academic counseling and develop credit management plans.
• Provide social-emotional counseling and support for reentry planning.

Skills

Student records management

Counseling

Collaboration

Knowledge of FERPA

SIS Platforms experience

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling

Initial certification by OSSE

Job description

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)