Description
POSITION GROUP: Faculty
STATUS: Ten Month,0.5 to 0.7 FTE, Probationary
Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a full French language immersion co-educational independent school, serving over 750 students from junior preschool through to Grade 12. For over 50 years, families have chosen CFIS because of our immersive French language learning environment that inspires children’s unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them.
Our dedicated faculty, staff and administration team partner with CFIS families to provide an extraordinary learning experience. Our students benefit from innovative teaching and learning approaches to address global challenges, and are empowered to take responsibility as open-minded, curious citizens who are prepared for the ever-changing world around them.
Job Description:
CFIS is seeking an Academic Guidance Counsellor in our secondary division (grades 9 to 12) for the 2024-2025 school year. The Academic Guidance Counsellor will facilitate students' high school course selection and post-secondary planning by helping them map out their educational goals. As part of the role, the candidate will also oversee the coordination of dual credit courses and will teach Calm 10.
There is a possibility that this role may be combined with additional teaching assignments. Subject areas and FTE to be determined and discussed with the successful candidate.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Counsel high school students regarding course and program selection, timetables, and scheduling.
· Counsel students regarding career exploration and post-secondary planning.
· Consult with parents and provide ongoing communication when appropriate.
· Coordinate and participate in student orientation programs in colleges or universities.
· Provide assistance with high school course selection in preparation for post-secondary applications.
· Liaise with admission officers at post-secondary institutions.
· Host information evenings for post-secondary schooling.
· Collaborate with IB Diploma Coordinator and Secondary Leadership to host various information sessions.
· Present scholarship opportunities to students and lead an internal selection committee.
· Prepare materials such as transcripts and letters of recommendation.
· Coordinate Dual Credit courses with partnering colleges and universities.
· Coach students taking dual credit courses on planning, time management, and on-line learning strategies.
Qualifications :
· Master of Education (preferred) or Bachelor of Education.
· Eligible for or in possession of an Alberta Permanent or Interim Teaching Certificate.
· Bilingual (French and English).
· Valid first-aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
· Experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is desirable.
The successful candidate will need to provide an updated Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.
Skills, Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:
· The ability to work collaboratively with a team, as a contributing member or as a leader of the team.
· A solution-oriented focus to problem-solving.
· A commitment to pursuing professional development with a focus on International Baccalaureate.
· Strong interpersonal skills and relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
· Strong communication skills with parents and stakeholders, both in written communications and in meetings.
· Demonstrate exemplary professionalism in dealings with all stakeholders.
· Foster collegiality and further the common goals of CFIS’s mission, vision and values through their strong interpersonal skills.
Salary:
As per the CFIS Teaching salary grid.
Application Process:
If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to Apply Now . At CFIS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway with a cover letter and resume describing why you are a great fit and to help us learn more about you. You may be just the right candidate! We thank all applicants in advance for their submission.
