Human Resources

2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 644-6150 • Fax: (510) 644-6151

Department Overview

The Human Resources Department is at the heart of every organization. Recruiting, selecting, staffing and hiring the best candidate is an important task. Highly qualified teachers and top performing support staff are the key to successful schools. In addition, Human Resources provide daily guidance and support for district employees.  The HR Team is committed to their Mission, Vision, and Beliefs:

Mission
The mission of the Human Resources Team is to be responsive to employees’ needs, to establish a bridge to other departments and to provide quality customer service.

Vision
The vision of the Human Resources Team is to recruit, hire, develop, support, and retain the most qualified and culturally competent staff to support the academic achievement and advancement of all students.

Beliefs
We believe….
…our employees are our best and most valuable asset.
…we can provide friendly, accurate, and timely customer service.
…in cooperative and collaborative team work.
…we are one team that respects and supports each other.

Employment Verification Instructions

Employee Forms and Information Webpage – This page serves employees with links to frequently requested forms, policies, and administrative regulations.

Review the HR Menu of Services if you are unsure who to contact in the department.

Name Position Email @berkeley.net Phone
Delia Ruiz Assistant Superintendent,  Human Resources deliaruiz@berkeley.net  644-4580
Rhonda Cervantes Administrative Coordinator (Confidential) rhondacervantes@berkeley.net  644-6229
Mary Buttler Director, Personnel Services marybuttler@berkeley.net 644-6831
Sheila Rose Personnel Specialist (Confidential) sheilarose@berkeley.net 644-6152
Sr. Personnel Assistant @berkeley.net 644-6270
Sharon Vernae Sr. Personnel Assistant sharonvernae@berkeley.net 644-4539
Randy Perez Director, Classified Personnel randyperez@berkeley.net 644-8636
Tracie DeAngelis Administrative Coordinator (Confidential) traciedeangelis@berkeley.net 644-8924
Yolanda Gibson Clerical Specialist yolandagibson@berkeley.net 644-6150
Gloria Maldonado Personnel Coordinator gloriamaldonado@berkeley.net 644-8975
Dana Malone Sr. Personnel Assistant danamalone@berkeley.net 644-6417
 SUBJECT CONTACT
ADA
—-Certificated Mary Buttler
—-Classified Randy Perez
Board Report Items Delia Ruiz/Rhonda Cervantes
Calendars Rhonda Cervantes
Certificated Personnel Sheila Rose
Classified Personnel
—-Testing/Posting Gloria Maldonado
—-Absences/Leaves/Vacations Sharon Vernae
—-Staffing/Personnel Requisitions Randy Perez
Contract Management Procedures Delia Ruiz
Credentials Sheila Rose
Employee Assistance Program
—-Certificated Mary Buttler
—-Classified Randy Perez
Employee ID Cards Yolanda Gibson
Employee Orientation (Classified) Randy Perez
Evaluations
—-Certificated Rhonda Cervantes
—-Classified Tracie DeAngelis
—-Substitutes Sharon Vernae
FMLA
—-Certificated Sheila Rose/Mary Buttler
—-Classified Dana Malone/Randy Perez
Fingerprinting (DOJ/FBI) Tracie DeAngelis
General District Information Yolanda Gibson
Grievances Mary Buttler/Delia Ruiz
Investigations Mary Buttler
Job Descriptions
—-Certificated Sheila Rose
—-Classified Gloria Maldonado
Leaves
—-Certificated Sheila Rose
—-Classified Dana Malone
—-Leave Balance Sharon Vernae
Legal Resources Delia Ruiz
Pay Advances (BCCE) Randy Perez
Personnel Commission Randy Perez
Postings
—-Certificated Sheila Rose
—-Classified Gloria Maldonado
Professional Growth
—-Certificated Delia Ruiz
—-Classified Tracie DeAngelis
Negotiations Delia Ruiz
Reasonable Accommodation
—-Certificated Mary Buttler
—-Classified Randy Perez
Reasonable Assurance Letters
—-Certificated Mary Buttler
—-Classified Randy Perez
Recruitment
—-Certificated Mary Buttler
—-Classified Randy Perez
Salary Schedules Tracie DeAngelis
Secretary to Personnel Commission Randy Perez
Staffing
—-Certificated Mary Buttler
—-Classified Randy Perez
Student Teaching Intern Program Mary Buttler
Sub Finder Sharon Vernae/Yolanda Gibson
—-Notification of substitute permit expiration Sheila Rose
—-Monitoring of days Sharon Vernae/Sheila Rose
TB Clearance Rhonda Cervantes
Transcripts
—-Certificated Sheila Rose
—-Classified Tracie DeAngelis
Unemployment Insurance Claims Sharon Vernae
Vacation Balances
—-Classified Sharon Vernae

If you are interested in working for the Berkeley Unified School District, please review open positions by clicking on the links below.

Teaching Positions

Administrative Positions

Classified Positions