High School
Job Description
Our Mission
We are a community of learners determined to make the world – or our corner of it – a better, kinder place. We
reflect our values in everything we do so that we make the most of opportunities and challenges in a spirit of
enthusiastic inquiry
Our Vision
We help every student turn learning into action, creating opportunities for students to stretch themselves further
and achieve more than they believe possible.
General Description
The High School College Counsellor provides academic, post-secondary, and career counselling services
for the ISZL high school community. Our two college counsellors form part of the Student Support
Services team, which includes social-emotional counsellors, EAL and Learning Support teachers. This
full-time position will begin in early August of 2021.
Working with ISZL Students
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Provides college counselling services for all upper high school students to help them with their
post-secondary exploration and application processes.
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Assists with academic advising and the selection of pathways into Grades 11 and 12.
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Manages the letter of recommendation process for all students applying to post-secondary
institutions of higher education. Is responsible for producing counsellor recommendations for
students who require them.
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Organises the transmission of supporting documentation (i.e. high school transcripts,
recommendations, etc.) to schools ISZL students transfer or apply to.
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Plans, organises and hosts university visits to the ISZL campus and locally.
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Arranges administration of, and/or registration for, of all school-based admissions tests and
interest inventories, including the PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge
Assessment Admissions Testing.
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Maintains appropriate databases and information systems to streamline the dissemination of
information relevant to the college selection and admissions process. Manages student
application data in order to produce reports and understand ISZL application and matriculation
trends.
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Participates in our Personal Development Programme (i.e., Homeroom, PSHE and/or Service)
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Actively incorporates current research-based counseling practices into daily interactions with
students
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Collaborates with the divisional counselors and other teachers to ensure the social, emotional,
and educational needs of students are met
Working with ISZL Colleagues
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Collaborates with colleagues to ensure departmental and school-wide philosophical alignment
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Participates in departmental, divisional and schoolwide meetings and activities
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Provides support and information to help teachers with student recommendation process
Working with ISZL Parents and External Community
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Educates the ISZL school community on global admissions trends, practices, and national
systems.
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Liaises with the global college counselling and post-secondary admissions communities on behalf
of our students and school, and represents ISZL through participation in global college
counselling professional organisations.
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Represents ISZL through participation in global college counselling professional organisations.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
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Please refer to ISZL’s Candidate Profile
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Preferred candidates will have prior college counselling experience and a comprehensive
understanding of European admission systems, particularly those in the UK, Netherlands,
Germany and France. Knowledge of the US market is important as well.
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Experience in working with with students and families to manage mental health/socio-emotional
problems as they arise
Compensation
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and is very
competitive globally.
Application Process
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Submit one PDF with a letter of interest and CV via the application link found in the Employment
section of ISZL’s website
Key ISZL Reference Documents
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Guiding Statements
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Learning Principles
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Inclusion Policy
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Visit the Employment section of ISZL’s website for more information
Child Protection
ISZL is committed to the use of the International Task Force on Child Protection screening and
assessment practices for schools for all hiring processes.
Updated Nov 2020