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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: #7d1c30; font-family: Inter,sans-serif; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-weight: bold\">Senior School </span><span style=\"color: #7d1c30; font-family: Inter,sans-serif; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-weight: bold\">University and Career Guidance Counsellor</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7d1c30; font-family: Inter,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">School Overview</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">St. John’s School (SJS) is a leading independent, all-gender IB World School in Vancouver, Canada, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) across Kindergarten to Grade 12. SJS is committed to providing an enriching and rigorous education that nurtures learning competencies, student agency, wellbeing, and a lifelong love of learning.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7d1c30; font-family: Inter,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Purpose &amp; Overview</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The Senior School University and Career Guidance Counsellor is an integral member of the faculty who collaborates with an established counselling team and works closely with the Senior School School to support students in Grades 6-12. In this role, the counsellor provides personalized guidance and delivers programming that help students plan for their futures. Responsibilities include advising students on post-secondary and career options, organizing university networking opportunities such as fairs, coordinating graduated-related events, and teaching Career Education classes. The counsellor plays a key role in helping students understand graduation requirements, explore post-secondary pathways, and prepare for transition beyond SJS.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7d1c30; font-family: Inter,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">University Planning</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Organize and host university visits to St. John’s School.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Organize students to visit university fairs (e.g., VAIS, CUE).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Organize and host events such as university fairs, Gr 10 Career Day, Gr 10 Take your Child to Work Day, and the Gr 11 Interview Day event.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Organize parent and student information nights covering topics such as: university planning, career planning, co-op programs, and summer programs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Meet individually with students and/or parents to assist in the university planning process.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Assist students with course selections at the DP level and prerequisite courses for university.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Provide scholarship/awards information to parents and students.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Monitor graduation requirements for all students in Grades 10-12.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Assist in the organization of the graduation and awards ceremonies.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; 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font-size: 10pt\">Be available in the early summer (following the release of DP results) to advise students and families.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">Teaching and Curriculum</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Plan, deliver, and assess Senior School Career Education courses aligned with the BC Curriculum.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Employ varied instructional and assessment strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Monitor Daily Physical Activity (DPA) for Grade 11-12 students in accordance with Ministry requirements.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">Student Relationships and Wellbeing</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; 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font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of the MYP curriculum framework is considered an asset.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of MYP Service as Action is considered an asset.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of the DP course content and curriculum framework is considered an asset.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of the DP Core components (CAS, TOK, Extended Essay) is considered an asset.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">A Basic First Aid certificate is considered an asset.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">Key Skills &amp; Competencies</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Building strong, positive relationships with the SJS community (students, parents, guardians, staff).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; 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This will include performing the administrative and related tasks or any other responsibilities required to reasonably meet the needs of SJS, including, but not limited to the general duties outlined in the position profile. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">It should be understood that the activities, responsibilities and obligations of this position may be modified from time to time, through discussion between the direct supervisor and the employee, in order to effectively meet the requirements of the school. On rare occasions where there are urgent needs at the school, an employee may be assigned to temporarily backfill role(s) critical to the school’s operations and business continuity.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7d1c30; font-family: Inter,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Conditions of Employment</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The candidate must have a valid BCCT.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The successful candidate will be required to complete child abuse prevention training, concussion training, Level 1 first-aid training provided by St. John’s School and provide consent for a criminal background check for the vulnerable sector.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Clearance on criminal record checks for vulnerable sector is a condition of employment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The ability to legally work in Canada, in an educational setting is a condition of employment.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7d1c30; font-family: Inter,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job Information</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Full-time, permanent position.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Employment Start Date: August 25, 2026.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Work Location: on-site.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care, vision care, critical health insurance, an employee assistance program, and more.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Supportive time off policy. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Annual Salary ranges from $69,465 to $124,486 based on the school’s teacher 2026/27 salary grid. Placement on the grid is assigned in accordance with level of education and years of teaching experience. Annual salary is prorated based on the length of the contract.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7d1c30; font-family: Inter,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Reporting Structure</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Reports To: </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">Senior School Principal</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Direct Reports: </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">None</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Department: </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">Senior School</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Key Interactions:</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">External: Faculty, non-teaching employees, payroll administrator, School Principals, and Vice-Principals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Internal: Parents, alumni, and Teacher’s Regulation Branch.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7d1c30; font-family: Inter,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Application Instructions</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">All interested candidates should include the following items in their application:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Resume &amp; Cover Letter</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Copies of any relevant certificates and diplomas</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Three Professional References</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">All interested candidates should submit their complete application to the following link:</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://sjs.bamboohr.com/careers/74?source=aWQ9OA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">Senior School University Guidance Counsellor</span></a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The posting will be active until filled. 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