ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Launched in 2022, the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) is a not-for-profit independent school and Vancouver’s first dedicated STEM high school. Students at VISST experience an accelerated and enriched STEM curriculum, real-world applications, project-based learning, and the opportunity to participate in governance of the school. Our unique sliding-scale allows for great socioeconomic diversity within the school. Our school hours are 10am-4pm Monday-Friday. In 2025-26, there will be between 70 and 80 students in the school. The best way to learn more about VISST is by visiting our website at .

EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS

We will evaluate candidates in the following areas:

• Post-secondary training in counselling or psychology is required. Experience as a school counsellor is preferred. Standing as a registered clinical counsellor is a plus. Specific training in school counselling is a plus.
• Ability to connect with students. An ideal team member forms connections with students, is curious about students, , earns the respect of students, and serves as a positive role model in students’ lives. We seek those who are not only interested in their own role at the school, but also in students and their success.
• Ability to work with others. We are more than a collection of individual teachers and staff: we are an education team. It is critical that all our members contribute positively to our work environment. We seek those who possess warmth, generosity, humility and openness to feedback.

Beyond the above, we also love working with those who possess a bit of a rebellious spirit and perhaps some dissatisfaction with the status quo in education. VISST is a chance to do something different, and we hope that you are likewise excited about making the most of the freedom and opportunity this exciting situation provides.

Please refer the Job description for details