Human Resources
Newark Unified is made up nearly 600 employees. The goal of our department is to provide professional quality assistance to our employees and those seeking employment.
Whether you are a current employee or a potential employee in these pages you will find useful information. If you do not find what you are looking for, or if you desire additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact anyone of us.
Angela Walker, Ed. D., Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
The Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources guides the hiring and retention of highly qualified staff, oversees evaluation, and is the Compliance Officer for the District. This position also serves as lead negotiator with labor groups and works collaboratively with leadership on labor relations. In addition, the Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources ensures compliance with mandatory trainings, Education Code, and Board Policies as they relate to Personnel matters.
Vacant, Administrative Assistant
Under the supervision and direction of the Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting critical district administrative functions and serving on behalf of assigned executive management staff; ensuring efficient operation of support functions; documenting and communicating information, activities and actions; works independently on related work and departmental tasks as required.
Trudy Parker, Manager of Human Resources
Under administrative direction to supervise, assign, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Human Resources Department including recruitment, application processing, position and salary placement, employee/labor relations, maintenance of personnel files, preparation of complex reports, interpreting and applying policy, providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Tina Presley, HR Clerk
Under the supervision of the Manager of Human Resources, perform a variety of clerical duties involved in contacting and assigning qualified substitutes for absent classified and certificated staff; processing leave requests and maintaining employee absence records; and other clerical duties as assigned.