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
*Notice: During the Shelter-in-Place period, please email HR@berkeley.net instead of faxing. Faxed documents may not be received in a timely manner.
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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 2019-20
- Holiday Calendar for 2022-23
- 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.
- Beginning Teachers Support & Assessment (BTSA)
- Substitute Teachers’ Handbook 2022-23
- Human Resources and Personnel Commission Organizational Chart
- Union Contracts, Calendars and Salary Schedules
Contact Us
Review this HR Contact Sheet if you are unsure who to contact in the department.
| Name | Position | Contact Information |
| Samantha Tobias-Espinosa | Assistant Superintendent | Phone: 510-644-6229 Email: samanthatobiasespinosa@berkeley.net |
| Rhonda Cervantes | Executive Assistant II (Confidential) | Phone: 510-644-6229 Email: rhondacervantes@berkeley.net |
| Glendaly Gascot-Rios | Director of Human Resources | Phone: 510-644-4580 Email: glendalygascotrios@berkeley.net |
| Málika Upshur | Senior Human Resources Analyst, (Confidential) | Phone: 510-644-8924 Email: malikaupshur@berkeley.net |
| Elizabeth James | Human Resources Specialist, Certificated (Confidential) | Phone: 510-644-6152 Email: bettyjames@berkeley.net |
| Lona Kelly | Senior Human Resources Technician | Phone: 510-644-6417 Email: lonakelly@berkeley.net |
| Nestor Aliga, Jr | Senior Human Resources Technician | Phone: 510-898-9116 Email: nestoraliga@berkeley.net |
| Larona Custer | Senior Human Resources Technician | Phone: 510-644-6270 Email: laronacuster@berkeley.net |
| Elizabeth Pizarro | Human Resources Technician | Phone: 510-644-4539 Email: elizabethpizarro@berkeley.net |
| Paisley Dews | Human Resources Technician | Phone: 510-898-9086 Email: paisleydews@berkeley.net |
| Charlie Castillo | Executive Director, Classified Personnel – Personnel Commission | Phone: 510-644-8636 Email: charliecastillo@berkeley.net |
| Erin Ariñez | Classified Personnel Supervisor, Personnel Commission | Phone: 510-644-8975 Email: erinarinez@berkeley.net |
| Brian Westover | Human Resources Technician, Personnel Commission | Phone: 510-6444-808 Email: brianwestover@berkeley.net |
| Olga Villanueva | Human Resources Technician, Personnel Commission | Phone: 510-486-9307 Email: olgavillanueva@berkeley.net |