School Counselor​/SSD School Programs

Location: St. Louis

Special School District Saint Louis County BRIDGES/SOUTH
- St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

School Counselor/SSD School Programs
Special School District Saint Louis County BRIDGES/SOUTH
- St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details
Job : 5868365
Final date to receive applications: Aug 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

School Counselor/SSD School Programs

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As a School Counselor with Special School District (SSD), you will help students discover their strengths, navigate challenges, and prepare for what's next. You will build meaningful relationships with students and families while partnering with educators to ensure each student has the guidance, encouragement, and support needed to reach their goals. Whether helping a student plan for graduation, explore future career opportunities, or work through personal and social challenges, you will play a trusted role during some of the most important moments in their educational journey.

Your work will help students gain confidence in themselves, prepare for life beyond school, and excel to their greatest potential.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in guidance and counseling required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Missouri Department of Education Guidance Certification required

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

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 .

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Posting open until:08/16/2026

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55,635 to $83,250 Annually
Job Categories:

Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone:
• Email:

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