CSF is seeking a Guidance Counselor/Vice Principal of Academics for Grades 7-12 who will play a dual role in supporting student success. This individual will provide academic guidance, personal and career counseling, and oversee academic programs to ensure alignment with Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools. As a key member of the leadership team, they will contribute to the academic integrity, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement of the school.
Key Responsibilities
Guidance Counseling
• Provide academic and career guidance to students in Grades 7-12, supporting course selections, academic pathways, , graduation requirements, post-secondary applications and career planning.
• Monitor student progress, identify students at risk, and develop intervention strategies in collaboration with teachers and parents.
• Organise university and college visits, information sessions, and career exploration activities.
Vice Principal of Academics
• Oversee academic programming for Grades 7-12, ensuring curriculum delivery aligns with the Ontario curriculum and Growing Success principles.
• Provide instructional leadership to teachers, supporting best practices in assessment, differentiation, and student engagement.
• Support the professional development of faculty, facilitating training on assessment, reporting, and student success initiatives.
• Work closely with the Senior School Principal, Head of School and administrative team on strategic planning for the upper school.
• Act as a key liaison for parent communication regarding academic progress and concerns.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Ontario or equivalent).
• Ontario Guidance AQ, Part 1 (or equivalent certification in guidance counseling).
• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting, with a strong understanding of student support services.
• In-depth knowledge of Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools and experience implementing assessment and reporting policies.
• Strong ability to develop and support academic programs that foster student success.
• Demonstrated experience with academic and career counseling in a secondary school setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in an international school setting is an asset.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple responsibilities with a student-centered approach.