Guidance Counselor/Registrar at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY 26 - 27 at Maya Angelou Schools See Forever Foundation – Washington, District of Columbia

The Organization

Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed — they will thrive!

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

Site Description

The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia’s detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Superior Court Family Court Division.

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

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

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 (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.

Reentry & Transition Coordination

Coordinate enrollment with receiving schools. Prepare exit packets and transcripts.

Collaboration & School Support

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)

Touchstone

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.