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: john_switzer@fis.edu or Gioia Morasch, MS Principal, grades 6-8: gioia_morasch@fis.edu