Hazelwood SSD Parent News & Updates
October 2023
Important November Dates
11/8- Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
11/8- 2 Hour Early Dismissal
11/14- HSD Board Meeting
11/14- SSD Board of Education Business Meeting
11/15- Lunch & Learn: Starkloff Disability Institute
11/20-11/24- Schools Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
11/21- FACE Virtual Open House
11/30- SSD/HSD Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
A Message from the Interim Director
I would like to take the time to introduce myself as Hazelwood's Interim Special Education Director. I am looking forward to contributing to the continued success and growth of our special education programs.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working in various educational settings, gaining valuable experience and expertise in the field of special education. My passion for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students has been a driving force in my career. As Interim Special Education Director, I am committed to collaborating with our dedicated staff, parents, and community to ensure that every student with unique needs receives the highest quality of education and support.
I have had the privilege to serve as a special education coordinator in Hazelwood for the past 6 years, and I am excited to embark on this new journey with the Hazelwood School District, building upon the strong foundation of high expectations and excellence. Together, we will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and create an inclusive educational environment where every student can thrive.
I look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders as we work together to provide exceptional educational opportunities for our students.
Best Regards,
Angela Edwards
Special Education Interim Director
FACE Lunch and Learn Series
FACE’s Lunch and Learn Series is back with an exciting lineup of presenters. This month will highlight an SSD community partner, Easter Seals. Join us live on YouTube on November 15th at 11:30am to learn all about this amazing resource.
Work for SSD in Hazelwood!
SSD is hiring all summer long! Come join the amazing SSD HSD instructional team!
An awesome benefit of working at a school is that you have the same schedule as your child! Pictured below are just a few of the positions currently available countywide - in Hazelwood, we specifically need teachers and paraprofessionals. We have openings in middle schools and elementary schools from the West side of the district to the East. We have open opportunities to work with students in general education classrooms, special education classrooms, collaboratively taught classrooms (two teachers - one HSD & one SSD), essential skills classrooms, and classrooms for students with our highest support needs.
Please also share this information with friends and family looking for a collaborative, equitable, and committed work culture, outstanding benefits, and competitive salaries.
Click here for more information about working for SSD.
Click here to see a current list of job vacancies on the SSD website.
Click here to contact a special education coordinator to ask about opportunities at a specific school or in a specific classroom.
Virtual Open House
Do you want to learn more about SSD? FACE is offering a Virtual Open House on Tuesday, November 21st at 9:30am for an introduction to the services and resources available through SSD. Join us here.
SSD Parent Advisory Council
Greetings Families!
Has special education got you stressed out? The beginning of a new year and
unknowns can be extra scary with an IEP or 504. The system can be hard to
navigate even in the best districts. Those great documents, laws, & policies put
into place to help us are hard to understand. It can be a lonely journey. But you
are not alone! You have the SSD PAC.
We want to hear from you! Click here to share your comments, questions, or concerns.
Lunch & Learn Series
Click here to register for upcoming sessions or to view recorded sessions from SSD's Lunch & Learn series that features community organizations.
