Human Resources


The Department of Human Resources is dedicated to hiring and supporting the finest staff that are committed to providing our students with the quality educational experience and academic excellence that is the tradition of the Westside Union School District.

Westside Union School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all candidates.


Certificated Employment

Certificated employment in a school district includes positions requiring a credential. Some areas in which certificated work are:

  • School Psychologist
  • School Counselor
  • Principal
  • Vice Principal
  • School Nurse
  • Teachers
  • Substitute Teachers

Certificated Teacher Salary Schedule with Placement:

Classified Employment

Classified employment in a school district includes positions not requiring a teaching credential. Some areas in which classified work are:

  • Accounting
  • Child Care
  • Child Nutrition
  • Clerical/Secretarial
  • Custodial
  • Grounds Keeping
  • Information Systems
  • Instructional Support
  • Maintenance
  • Purchasing

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Our talented employees work in the schools, at the District Office, the Maintenance and Operations Office, and a variety of other sites.

Benefit Resources

Additional resources for staff to review Health and Welfare, retirement and related district benefits.

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Useful Links

Staff

Robert Hughes, Deputy Superintendent

Rob Garza, Director

r.garza@westside.k12.ca.us

Kim Blackstone, Administrative Secretary, ext. 73111

k.blackstone@westside.k12.ca.us

  • Classified Services
  • Classified Employees
  • Classified Transfers
  • Classified Applications
  • Classified No Child Left Behind Qualifications for Classified
  • TB Notification and Documentation
 

Kerry Longmead, Credential Specialist, ext. 73101
k.longmead@westside.k12.ca.us

  • Credential Services
  • Certificated Employees
  • Certificated Transfers
  • Certificated Applications
  • Certificated Employment

Tina Turner, Credential Specialist, ext. 77149
t.turner@westside.k12.ca.us

  • Credential Services
  • Certificated Employees
  • Certificated Transfers
  • Certificated Applications
  • Certificated Employment
 

Susan Price, Benefits Specialist, ext. 73110
s.price@westside.k12.ca.us

  • Health and Welfare Benefits
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Retirement Questions
  • Medical and Family Leave
 

Maria Meza, District Receptionist-HR, ext. 73141
m.meza@westside.k12.ca.us

  • Frontline - Absence Management
  • Personnel Requisitions
  • Classified Applications
  • Classified Personnel Exams
  • Classified Employment
 

Jenna May, Human Resources Department Clerk, ext. 77223
j.may@westside.k12.ca.us

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