Effective Practice Specialist- School Psychology

Special School District of St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County is seeking an Effective Practice Specialist - School Psychology to guide and support school psychologists throughout the district.

As a resource, coach, and thought partner, you will help staff strengthen practice, navigate complex situations, and meet special education evaluation requirements while collaborating with administrators and school teams across St. Louis County.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree at the specialist level (e.g., Ed.S.) in school psychology required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a school psychologist.
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification in school psychology required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support school psychologists serving students across St. Louis County.
• Act as a resource, coach, and thought partner to staff to strengthen practice and handle complex situations.
• Collaborate with administrators and school teams to meet evaluation requirements and ensure consistent practices.

Education

Graduate degree at the specialist level (e.g., Ed.S.) in school psychology

3 years of experience as a school psychologist

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Effective Practice Specialist- School Psychology

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5932770

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Effective Practice Specialist - School Psychology

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Your school psychology experience can impact more than your own caseload. In the Effective Practice Specialist role with Special School District (SSD), you will use that expertise to guide and support school psychologists serving students across St. Louis County. As a resource, coach, and thought partner, you will help staff strengthen their practice, work through complex situations, and continue developing professionally. You will also collaborate with administrators and school teams to support consistent practices and meet special education evaluation requirements. Your work will help build the knowledge and confidence of other professionals while strengthening the services students and families receive.

EPS staff work in SSD’s Central Office, 12110 Clayton Rd., Town & Country, MO, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Education and Experience

• Graduate degree at the specialist level (e.g., Ed.S.) in school psychology required
• 3 years of experience as a school psychologist required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification in school psychology required

Salary

• $90,000/year based on education and experience

Calendar

• 12-month

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Paid holidays
• 15 PTO days per year
• 20 vacation days accrued annually
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Posting open until:09/28/2026

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $90,000 Annually

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]