Join SSD
Be part of something special.
Special School District, Missouri's largest specialized education provider and a top 20 employer in the St. Louis region, is committed to fostering a community centered on recognition, inclusiveness, and respect among its over 5,500 team members.
Our core values of commitment, collaboration, and equity drive our mission to empower our students to excel to their greatest potential. We provide special education and career and technical education to all students in St. Louis County.
Special School District staff work within our 22 partner districts, our five special education schools, our two career and technical education high schools, our Bridges and Courts programs, our Transportation Department, our Central Office, our Learning Center, and our Distribution Center.
Special School District of St. Louis County equips and empowers students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. This is realized through an inclusive, collaborative approach, supported by our comprehensive resources and deep expertise - all of which is centered on each student’s unique needs.
TEACH
Teaching at SSD can transform your career. Engage with exceptional students, develop specialized skills, and empower students to excel to their greatest potential.
Tuition reimbursement and generous benefits make SSD a lifelong choice for our staff.
SUPPPORT
Supporting our students, inside and outside the classroom, involves a diverse array of roles including assistants, drivers, monitors, social workers, occupational and physical therapists, school psychologists, maintenance workers, and more.
At SSD, we offer a wide range of career opportunities that ensure a fulfilling personal and professional journey. Join our dedicated team and enrich your career by making a lasting impact on the lives of our students.
LEAD
Become an SSD leader and champion equity, foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, and ignite inspiration in others.
Join our team to elevate and empower a remarkably talented and highly skilled staff, where your contributions make a lasting impact and every day offers new opportunities to excel .
GROW
Building a career at SSD is a team sport! We believe that by investing in the skills and knowledge of our educators, we empower them to inspire and engage our students more effectively.
Through continuous learning academies, professional development programs, tuition reimbursement, instructional coaches, mentors, and a supportive community, our staff can thrive both personally and professionally.
Needing more information?
Call our recruitment team at 314-989-8332 or 314-989-8337.