Inclusion Coordinator/Counselor (Elementary School)

Job Description

Effective 1 August 2025Frankfurt International School in Oberursel is looking for an experienced and qualified Elementary School Inclusion Coordinator / Counselor .

The Coordinator / Counselor shall actively engage in self-reflection and professional growth in order to help teachers with a wide range of instructional strategies, and accordingly be well equipped to meet the individual abilities, needs, and learning differences of students.

Length of appointment : Initial two year probationary contract.

In particular, the Coordinator / Counselor shall :

A. COORDINATION OF LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

• Use collaborative strategies to coordinate the ELA, Learning Support, Counseling, SLC, OT, and Speech services
• Build and employ systems to ensure student needs are reviewed and met in a cyclical manner
• Communicate and partner with parents about services, funding, and progress
• Support teachers and SLCs with strategies to address student needs
• Complete necessary reports for funding and collaborate with outside funding organizations.

B. ELEMENTARY COUNSELING

• Provide support to students who seek advice or are identified or referred for support regarding issues of psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral health and well-being
• Participate in the development and delivery of social-emotional teaching
• Parent Education : Provide structured opportunities for parents to receive information and guidance regarding the development and challenges of children in Elementary school.
• Teacher Education : Provide structured opportunities for teachers to receive information and guidance regarding their classroom practice as it relates to students with special psychological,
• emotional, social, and behavioral needs
• Emergency Response : Provide support in situations in which members of the school community may require special emotional and social support
• Child Protection and Welfare : Act as a key player in securing the protection and well-being of all children in the Elementary School.

This includes acting as a safeguarding lead and

participating in child protection response, as appropriate.

C. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

• Participate in the FIS Professional Growth and Evaluation process as set forth in the handbook
• Participate in professional development activities, in collaboration with colleagues and Through in-service, workshops, and conferences
• Use self-reflection and self-assessment to further instruction and professional knowledge
• Collaborate in the promotion of a learning culture within the faculty at large
• Acquire the skill set required to effectively implement a variety of technology tools to enhance communication, collaboration, differentiation, and instruction.

D. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to a positive and collaborative culture within the faculty and staff and in the exercise of school-wide responsibilities
• Show a consistently high standard of conduct and demeanor appropriate for a teaching and learning environment to ensure education of the highest standard
• Expect student behavior and performance that assures a well-functioning educational environment that respects and enhances learning
• Contribute to an open, friendly, and international environment that promotes intercultural sensitivity and thoughtful communication
• Carry out duties and assignments as determined by the principal or head of school
• Comply with required standards of attendance, punctuality student safety, and supervision.

E. COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

• Demonstrate support of colleagues, students and their families through professional communication that ensures respect, confidentiality, and positive representation of the faculty as a whole
• Communicate effectively and constructively with colleagues, students, parents and administrators to support coherence, trust, and mutual support
• Demonstrate respect for fairness, confidentiality, and cultural differences
• Address student and family information with appropriate discretion and integrity
• Communicate constructively and in a timely manner with parents about student learning and development, using methods agreed upon.

For questions about this position, please contact Jean-Marie Kahn, Elementary School Principal : jeanmarie [email protected]

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