Talent Acquisition & Development

  • Our team of human resources success managers and clerks serve the District's 6000+ staff throughout their careers with SSD. From hiring and onboarding to retirement, they are ready to support you. Click on the photos below for detailed descriptions of the zones each serves, along with their contact information.

    SSD staff can access the SSD Gateway for additional resources and information, including joint resolutions, calendar grids, and more.

Talent Acquisition & Development Contacts

  • Dan Kelly

    Director of Talent Acquisition & Development

  • Tammicka Buford

    Human Resources Success Manager - North

  • Amanda Marty

    Human Resources Success Manager - Operations

  • Sarah Schaffer

    Human Resources Success Manager - West

  • Jen Soteropoulos

    Human Resources Success Manager - South

  • Staff working in Brentwood, Clayton, Jennings, Kirkwood, Ladue, Normandy, Pattonville, Ritenour, University City, JDC, Lakeside, Litzsinger, and Neuwoehner should contact Dan Kelly for Success Manager assistance.

Professional Development

  • The District has worked hard to establish lasting partnerships with area colleges and universities. These partnerships bear fruit through program offerings and workshops tailored to meet the needs of SSD staff.

    Additionally, SSD offers hundreds of opportunities annually for training and learning through in-house workshops, lectures, and staff development activities.

    Paraprofessional Academy

    Professional Learning Guide

Salary Schedules & Leave Benefits