Job Description

Job Description

Effective 1 August 2026 Frankfurt International School in Oberursel seeks an experienced, qualified and highly motivated Upper School Counselor for students in Grades 6-8.

Length of appointment: Initial two year probationary contract.


The Counselor is directly responsible for students in Grades 6-8. Working as part of a counseling team, in particular, the Counselor shall:

  • Provide academic advising and social/emotional counseling
  • Assist students in their transition from elementary school to the upper school and assist students new to FIS and those leaving FIS
  • Collaborate with counselors and faculty to support the personal/social curriculum
  • Deliver part of the PSE curriculum to Grade 6-8 students through Enhanced Learning classes

    • Qualifications required
  • Master´s Degree in Counseling (or a related field) strongly preferred
  • A minimum of three years successful experience in international school-counseling
  • Sound knowledge of adolescent development and age-related issues

    • Personal Attributes

  • Exemplary interpersonal and relational qualities
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Sound computer skills with knowledge of Google Suite
  • Commitment to the goals, objectives and mission of Frankfurt International School
    • General responsibilities:
  • Provide individual counseling to students and identify potential need for outside referrals
  • Joint organization and participation in transition programs for students and parents: those new to the Upper School, new to FIS, and those leaving FIS
  • Lead course selection process and scheduling
  • Present at grade level parent meetings
  • Work with year heads and principal to develop grade level and homeroom activities
  • Collaborate with counselors, year heads, teachers and principal to support student progress and well-being
  • Communicate with the parents of students, respecting confidentiality
  • Mediate student issues in individual and small group settings
  • Plan and teach Enhanced Learning classes
  • Assist with other duties as assigned by the principal

    • For questions about this position, please contact John Switzer, Upper School Principal: [email protected] or Gioia Morasch, MS Principal, grades 6-8: [email protected]

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