Certificated Human Resources
Certificated Employees: Teachers and staff that require a credential
In addition to the employment of teachers, the Certificated Human Resources Office also offers employment for nurses and other educational specialists and professionals to enhance student achievement.
Certificated Human Resource Department Contact Information
- Darryl Browning, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent |dbrowning@dusd.net
- Gladys Diaz, Assistant Director | gdiaz@dusd.net
- Lisa Carrizo, Administrative Secretary | lcarrizo@dusd.net
- Aileen Gutierrez, Personnel/Credentials Technician | aigutierrez@dusd.net
- Joanna Peterson, Benefits Technician | jopeterson@dusd.net
- Breanna Aguirre, Senior Personnel Technician | baguirre@dusd.net
- Thomas Cortez, Senior Personnel Technician | thcortez@dusd.net
Employee Benefits
Salary Schedules
Employee Resources
DEA Website
Downey Education Association (DEA)
Certificated Substitute Information
Teacher’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Effective August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2027
Tentative Agreement (TA) as of Sept. 15, 2025
Evaluation Procedures
Cultural Proficiency Program
RSP Caseloads
Pupil Contacts Per Period (PCPP) MOU
Tentative Agreement (TA) as of Nov. 21, 2025
Elementary Conference Week (for 2025-26 school year)
PARS Retirement Benefit MOU (for the 2025-26 school year)