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 would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit Seeforever.org.
The 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.
Position Overview
The Academic Counselor is expected to support the school-wide goals of emphasizing literacy, helping students develop their critical thinking abilities, driving all students toward mastery and understanding, and helping students find their strengths and talents to use them to address weaknesses and overcome fears. The Academic Counselor will counsel students with educational concerns to facilitate increased learning. The Academic Counselor will also work with students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and resource team members to try to improve the individual student’s education experience. In addition, the Maya Angelou High School embraces a standards-based instructional program where students develop key skills and competencies to prepare them for postsecondary and career success.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Working closely with the College and Career Coordinator to ensure students interested in CTE programming after completing their high school diploma are prepared and enrolled
- Working with students to identify a career pathway/academy of interest
- Collaborating with the College and Career Coordinator to deliver relevant content to students in the Maya Seminar class
- Helping students find community service opportunities
-Collecting and tracking student community service forms
- Collaborating with the Enrollment Specialist to be sure community service hours on the student’s transcript are accurate
Knowledge and Skills
Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, student loan refinancing options, and 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 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…