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College Counselor

BASIS ED
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

BASIS DC is accepting applications for Future College Counselor Opportunities for the 2026–2027 School Year!

Overview

BASIS Ed seeks full-time College Counselors for BASIS who will be responsible for teaching a daily college counseling workshop to 12th graders, completing college counseling reports, serving as the Senior Research Project (SRP) coordinator, organizing college admissions visits each fall, conducting family college counseling evenings, meeting one-on-one with 9th and 10th graders during the academic year, instructing students on completing college admissions applications and financial aid applications and obtaining recommendations, and additional responsibilities as needed. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for developing new program ideas, co-leading college information evening sessions, and developing and maintaining college planning and career assessment and readiness software such as Naviance.

BASIS Ed School teams offer an incredible opportunity to be deeply involved in an academic community that is dynamic, exciting and unpredictable. You'll join others in a highly social, supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

  • A Bachelor's degree, previous applicable experience.
  • A valid fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory applicable state background check

Preferred:

  • A Master's degree, strong communication skills in speaking with parents, students; editing essays, and writing letters of recommendation.
  • Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in his/her major, excellent employment recommendations, and experience working with students and parents.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits and Salary:

  • Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
  • BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
    • Employer paid medical and dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • PTO
    • Ability to add dependents
    • 401k with partial match that grows over time.
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

NOTE: All employees of BASIS Ed are required to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.

*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.

Qualified candidates must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation requirements for individuals working in public charter schools pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2021-109, including being vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtaining a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date.

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