About this role
School Psychological Examiner JOB DESCRIPTION LINK Every student brings a unique set of strengths, experiences, and needs to school. As a School Psychologist with Special School District (SSD), you will help uncover those strengths while working alongside families and educational teams to identify the supports that allow students to learn, grow, and succeed. Your expertise will help shape meaningful decisions that influence a student's educational journey, ensuring recommendations are thoughtful, individualized, and grounded in evidence. Through comprehensive evaluations, consultation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will help schools better understand each learner and build pathways that support academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success. We are seeking an examiner to serve districtwide. Education and Experience
• Master's degree in a related field required
• Prior diagnostic experience in special education preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification as a school psychological examiner OR eligibility to obtain required certification required
Salary
• $49,000 - $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
Posting open until: 08/20/2026 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.