Classified Human Resources Department
Welcome to the Classified Human Resources Office. The Downey Unified School District is a merit system district supported by an independent Personnel Commission and committed to upholding the principles of merit as outlined in the California Education Code. We proudly employ over 1,000 classified employees in a wide range of roles, all working together to support student learning and district operations.
Classified Human Resource Department Contact Information
- Ceylida J. Lopez, M.P.A., Director | celopez@dusd.net
- Maria I. Carbajal, Assistant Director | macarbajal@dusd.net
- Martha Espinoza, Personnel Technician | mespinozanguyen@dusd.net
- Alison Arroyave, Sr. Personnel Technician | aarroyave@dusd.net
- Joshua Castellanos, Sr. Personnel Technician | jcastellanos@dusd.net
- Jasmin Fornelli, Sr. Personnel Technician | jfornelli@dusd.net
- Lesley Bojorquez, Sr. Personnel Technician | lbojorquez@dusd.net
- Andrea Romero Zardeneta, Sr. Personnel Technician | aromerozardeneta@dusd.net
Personnel Commission
Job
Descriptions
Union
Information
Work
Calendars
Salary
Schedules
Professional Growth
2025-26 Classified Work Calendars
Adult School | CTE Support
Elementary Campus Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Food Service Supervisor
High School & District Based Support
Instructional Media Technician
Occupational & Physical Therapist
School Site Clerical Support
School Site Instructional Support
Strength & Conditioning Coaches
12 Month Employee
2026-27 Classified Work Calendars
Adult School | CTE Support
Elementary Campus Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Food Service Supervisor
High School & District Based Support
Instructional Media Technician
Occupational & Physical Therapist
School Site Clerical Support
School Site Instructional Support
Strength & Conditioning Coaches
12 Month Employee
2027-28 Classified Work Calendars
Adult School | CTE Support
Elementary Campus Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Food Service Supervisor
High School & District Based Support
Instructional Media Technician
Occupational & Physical Therapist
School Site Clerical Support
School Site Instructional Support
Strength & Conditioning Coaches
12 Month Employee
Union Information
Hismelda Macias, Unit I President | hmacias@dusd.net
John Torres, Unit II President | johntorres@dusd.net
Master Union Agreements
Classified Salary Schedules
Elected Official
Unclassified
Professional Growth Program for Classified Employees
The purpose the Professional Growth Program is to offer a financial incentive for classified employees to get additional education and job training.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Maria Carbajal, Assistant Director, Classified Human Resources at macarbajal@dusd.net
Professional Growth Committee Represenatives
Dianna Diaz, Senior Secretary – Office & Administrative Support
Karla Robles Flores, Food Service Supervisor II – Food Services
Jose Belmonte, Facilities Construction Coordinator – Technology Information Systems
Amira Diab, Elementary Campus Assistant – Student Safety
Brittany Bejines, Instructional Media Technician – Student Support
Jonathan Madrid, Maintenance Painter – MOT
Ashley Cook, Senior Instructional Assistant – Instructional Support