Social Worker

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As a Special School District (SSD) social worker, you will be an advocate for students by ensuring that social, emotional, and environmental barriers are identified and, whenever possible, eliminated. Through your diligent use of strategies and resources, you will collaborate with parents, teachers, support staff, and others to provide students with the support they need to thrive and feel empowered.

SLPs work primarily during school hours, but occasional evening hours may be required. They are generously compensated and receive benefits, including insurance, paid time off and holidays, access to staff health clinics, and more. SLPs can serve single or multiple schools, depending upon their assignment.

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 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Posting open until: Remains open until filled

Salary

• $50,831 - $73,697/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
• DailyPay
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account