Introduction

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.

General responsibilities:

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
• 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

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

We offer

Oberursel, 61440, Germany

2025-11-11T06:00:00.000Z

2025-12-15T23:55:00.000Z

Frankfurt International School

FULL_TIME

Effective 1 August 2026

Contact

For consideration and more information, please apply directly via https://www.fis.edu/join-us/work-fis/jobs