ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT HUMAN RESOURCES at Downey Unified School District
About the Employer
Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, “Our Kids Deserve the Best.” This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Superintendent, is directly responsible for the administration of certificated human resources and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential and either a Single or Multiple Subject teaching credential authorizing service appropriate to this position • Master’s and Doctorate Degrees preferred • A minimum of five (5) years of public school experience as an administrator at the site level and/or in Human Resources • ACSA Personnel Academy course desirable • Bilingual (Spanish) desirable
ALL applicants must apply at www.Edjoin.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest to Dr. Alyda R. Mir, Deputy Superintendent, emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, and a current resume. Outside candidates must include three letters of recommendation, no more than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened and the top candidates will receive interviews.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Outside candidates must include three letters of recommendation, no more than one year old.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
• Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential and either a Single or Multiple Subject teaching credential authorizing service appropriate to this position • Master’s and Doctorate Degrees preferred • A minimum of five (5) years of public school experience as an administrator at the site level and/or in Human Resources • ACSA Personnel Academy course desirable • Bilingual (Spanish) desirable
ALL applicants must apply at www.Edjoin.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest to Dr. Alyda R. Mir, Deputy Superintendent, emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, and a current resume. Outside candidates must include three letters of recommendation, no more than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened and the top candidates will receive interviews.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Outside candidates must include three letters of recommendation, no more than one year old.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Application Deadline
4/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/18/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$240,291 - $292,076 Annually
$240,291 - $292,076 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
(+ $3,357 for Doctorate)
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time