2020 Bonar Street, Suite 206, Berkeley, CA 94702
Tel: 510.644.6150 | Fax: 510.644.6151
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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.
Open Teaching Positions
All open certificated Berkeley Unified school district jobs are listed online at edjoin.org! Click here to apply electronically.
More information on job fairs and other certificated recruiting is found on our Teaching Positions page.
Open Classified Positions
All open classified Berkeley Unified school district jobs are listed online! Click here to apply electronically.
Classified Job Descriptions
Click here for current classification and position descriptions.
Additional Information
- Employee Handbook 2018-19
- Holiday Calendar for 2019-20
- Employment Verification Instructions and Personnel File Reviews
- Employee Forms and Information Webpage – This page serves employees with links to frequently requested forms, policies, and administrative regulations.
- District-wide Classification & Compensation Study 2013
- Beginning Teachers Support & Assessment (BTSA)
- Substitute Teachers’ Handbook 2018-19
- Human Resources and Personnel Commission Organizational Chart
- Human Resources Services 2019-20
- Union Contracts, Calendars and Salary Schedules
Contact Us
Review the HR Menu of Services if you are unsure who to contact in the department.
| Name | Position | Email @berkeley.net | Phone |
| Samantha Tobias-Espinosa | Assistant Superintendent | samanthatobiasespinosa@berkeley.net | 510-644-6229 |
| Carol Pacheco | Executive Assistant I (Confidential) | carolpacheco@berkeley.net | 510-644-6229 |
| Brent Daniels, EdD | Director of Human Resources | brentdaniels@berkeley.net | 510-644-4580 |
| Sheila Rose | Human Resources Specialist, Certificated (Confidential) | sheilarose@berkeley.net | 510-644-6152 |
| Málika Upshur | Human Resources Analyst, Classified (Confidential) | malikaupshur@berkeley.net | 510-644-8924 |
| Lona Kelly | Senior Human Resources Technician | lonakelly@berkeley.net | 510-644-6417 |
| Elizabeth Pizarro | Human Resources Technician | elizabethpizarro@berkeley.net | 510-644-4539 |
| Sharon Vernae | Human Resources Technician | sharonvernae@berkeley.net | 510-644-6270 |
| Patricia Duwel | Director, Classified Personnel – Personnel Commission | patriciaduwel@berkeley.net | 510-644-8636 |
| Erin Ariñez | Classified Personnel Supervisor, Personnel Commission | erinarinez@berkeley.net | 510-644-8975 |
| Brian Westover | Human Resources Technician, Personnel Commission | brianwestover@berkeley.net | 510-644-4808 |