Human Resources

Hazel Park Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (sexual orientation or gender), disability, age, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs, services or activities, including employment opportunities.  The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Human Resources: [email protected]

Apply to EDUStaff
Click on “Start Application” and follow the steps which conclude with the selection of registration appointments. 

Any questions or concerns regarding EDUStaff, please feel free to contact them at 1-877-974-6338.

Employment Verifications are ONLY completed in writing. Please fax the request and signed release from the employee to:
(248) 544-5222
Attention: Nancy Anderson

NO verbal verifications will be given.
Allow 1-3 business days for completion.

When you or a loved one experience a serious health condition that requires you to take time off from work, the stress from worrying about keeping your job may add to an already difficult situation. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may be able to help.

Whether you are unable to work because of your own serious health condition, or because you need to care for your parent, spouse, or child with a serious health condition, the FMLA provides unpaid, job-protected leave. Leave may be taken all at once, or may be taken intermittently as the medical condition requires. This guide provides a simple overview of how the FMLA may benefit you. In your time of need, sometimes you just need time.

The following are informational documents and forms:

• Hazel Park Schools Bylaws & Policies | 3430.01 Family & Medical Leaves of Absence ("FMLA")
• Family Medical Leave Act
• FMLA Guide
• FMLA Employee's Serious Health Condition Form
• FMLA Family Member's Serious Health Condition Form
  
  For more information on the Family Medical Leave Act, please visit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla

Hazel Park utilizes the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching as it's research-based evaluation system for our teachers. For more information please follow the link below: 
Michigan Education Evaluation

Hazel Park utilizes School Advance as its research-based evaluation system for our administrators. For more information, please follow the link below: 
School Advance website

Hazel Park utilizes Michigan Association of School Boards as its research-based evaluation system for our Superintendent. For more information, please follow the link below:
MASB website

2024-25 Employee Handbook

Dear Hazel Park Schools Employees,

We would like to welcome you as an employee of Hazel Park Schools. We are excited and honored to have you as a member of our family and community of Hazel Park Schools.  We are confident that you will find supporting the students of Hazel Park as rewarding as we do.

In Hazel Park, we are dedicated to serving over 3000 students as they move through many pathways to adulthood. In addition to your specific role in education, you will be working with many different amazing staff members who make up this amazing Hazel Park education staff. Thank you for joining us.

The employee handbook brings together our standard practices all in one place, the expectations, and conduct for staff as well as the District-wide practices, policies, and procedures. The most up-to-date handbook can always be found on the Human Resource tab on the Hazel Park website. You are expected to carefully read the Employee Handbook and meet all expectations outlined in this document. If you have any questions or concerns about the information contained within this document, please do not hesitate to reach out to your building administrator or the central office. 

Hazel Park School District respects the major role each and every one of you plays each day in the lives of our students. Thank you for all that you do! 
 

With Students in Mind,

Amy Kruppe, Ed.D.

Superintendent 
Hazel Park Schools

Overview

Hazel Park Schools works hard to ensure that the student teaching, internship and field experience program is rewarding for all involved.  It is important to build upon the relationships with our college/university partners and identify ways to continuously improve the K-12 field experience program. This guidance document is intended for colleges/universities who are requesting Pre-Student Teacher, Field Experience/ Service Hours or Embedded Course Placements.

Process

Hazel Park Public Schools requires that all requests come directly from the college/university field experience supervisor or the student teacher/intern to Dr. Carla Postell, Executive Director of Teaching, Learning & Equity, who serves as the district liaison for field experience/student teacher placements. Requests must be submitted to Dr. Carla Postell at the Pre Student Teacher/Service Hours 2023-2024 Registration Forms v2 form.

If applicable, Hazel Park Schools verifies if a current MOU agreement is on file or if an MOU needs to be drafted and signed.

Dr. Carla Postell reviews the information submitted by the university and/or the pre-student teacher candidate. Dr. Postell will confirm with the schools(s)/principal(s) who have a potential mentor match.

The potential mentor teacher may contact the student teacher candidate to schedule an interview or request more information from the teacher candidate before offering and accepting the placement.

Once the student teacher/intern is matched, Dr. Carla Postell will send communication to confirm placement AND connect the pre-student teacher/intern candidate with the Human Resources Department for proper on-boarding. The Human Resources Department will take over the process once the candidate has been confirmed for placement.

Please note that ALL student teacher/intern candidates must be properly on-boarded (fingerprinted/clear background check) through the Hazel Park Human Resources Department.

When the candidate has completed the onboarding process, they will be contacted by the Human Resources Department and provided details and directions on the next steps.

The student teacher/intern will work with the principal and mentor teacher to schedule the start of the student teaching experience based on university guidelines and district calendars.

Pre-Student Teacher/Field Experience Application Deadlines

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

This process applies to all request types including but not limited to field observations, practicums, counseling internships, speech pathologist placements, and student teaching for HPS employees and external candidates.  Requests should not be submitted directly to HPS principals or their staff.  Principals who receive direct requests from students or universities should refer interested parties to Dr. Carla Postell at [email protected] or via the application link above.

Overview

Hazel Park Schools works hard to ensure that the student teaching, internship and field experience program is rewarding for all involved.  It is important to build upon the relationships with our college/university partners and identify ways to continuously improve the K-12 field experience program. This guidance document is intended for colleges/universities who are requesting Student Teacher, Field Experience and Internship Placements.

Process

Hazel Park Public Schools requires that all requests come directly from the college/university field experience supervisor or the student teacher/intern to Dr. Carla Postell, Executive Director of Teaching, Learning & Equity, who serves as the district liaison for field experience/student teacher placements.  Requests must be submitted to Dr. Carla Postell at the Hazel Park Schools ~ 2023-2024 Student Teacher/Internship Placement Request form.

If applicable, Hazel Park Schools verifies if a current MOU agreement is on file or if an MOU needs to be drafted and signed.

Dr. Carla Postell reviews the information submitted by the university and/or the student teacher candidate.  Dr. Postell will confirm with the schools(s)/principal(s) who have a potential mentor match.

The potential mentor teacher may contact the student teacher candidate to schedule an interview or request more information from the teacher candidate before offering and accepting the placement.

Once the student teacher/intern is matched, Dr. Carla Postell will send communication to confirm placement AND connect the student teacher/intern candidate with the Human Resources Department for proper on-boarding. The Human Resources Department will take over the process once the candidate has been confirmed for placement.

Please note that ALL student teacher/intern candidates must be properly on-boarded (fingerprinted/clear background check) through the Hazel Park Human Resources Department.

When the candidate has successfully completed the onboarding process, they will be contacted by the Human Resources Department and provided details and directions on the next steps.

The student teacher/ intern will soon receive information on how to access the Hazel Park Schools internal systems (email address, Mi-Star Login, Frontline, etc.) once they have completed the onboarding process.

When the student teacher/intern is connected to the district email, the teacher candidate should watch for district/school communication about possible orientations, meetings, or additional procedures.

The student teacher/intern will work with the principal and mentor teacher to schedule the start of the student teaching experience based on university guidelines and district calendars.

Student Teacher/Intern Application Deadlines

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

This process applies to all request types including but not limited to field observations, practicums, counseling internships, speech pathologist placements, and student teaching for HPS employees and external candidates. Requests should not be submitted directly to the HPS principals or their staff. Principals who receive direct requests from students or universities should refer interested parties to Dr. Carla Postell at [email protected] or via the application link above.