Social Worker

Social Worker

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As a Special School District (SSD) Social Worker, you will support students by identifying and addressing social, emotional, and environmental factors that impact their ability to learn and succeed. Through direct counseling, case management, and collaboration with families and school teams, you will help ensure students have access to the resources and support they need to feel stable and ready to engage in their education. You will serve as a key member of the educational and therapeutic team, contributing to the IEP process, providing consultation, and connecting students and families to community resources. From supporting crisis response and trauma-informed practices to helping families navigate services and understand their child’s needs, your work strengthens partnerships among home, school, and community while creating a supportive environment where students can grow academically and emotionally.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in social work required

Experience in child mental health and individual/group counseling with children preferred

Experience in providing services to children with disabilities preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required

Must secure active clinical supervision by start date

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required

Must earn within 48 months of clinical supervision initiation date

Posting open until: 04/15/2026

Salary

$55,635 - $83,250/year based on education and experience

Calendar

10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Benefits

Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems

Staff Health Clinics

Paid holidays

13 PTO days per year

Employee assistance program

Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at . For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or .