Our Human Resources Department
The Human Resources Department of the Tolleson Union High School District is committed to recruiting, hiring, and supporting the most dedicated and qualified education employees. Our employees must be able to educate all students to their highest level of academic potential as well as teach them the skills and knowledge to become capable, creative, and responsible citizens. We invite you to visit or contact us at anytime if you have any questions.
We're Stronger with You! Support Staff Job Fair!
Contact Human Resources
Need to send a fax? Please use our department fax number: (623) 478-4116
Juan Ceja
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Title IX Coordinator
(623) 478-4160
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Juan Ceja
Lupita Goodman
Administrative Assistant to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
(623) 478-4160
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Lupita Goodman
- Verification of employment
- Paraprofessional test
- Notary
- Spanish speaking
Human Resources
James Piper
Director of Human Resources
(623) 478-4011
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James Piper
Ruby Acuña
HR Coordinator
(623) 478-4045
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Ruby Acuña
- Onboarding of all certified teaching staff and sport coaches
- Process Coaching & Volunteer Coaching applications
- Verification of employment for certified staff
- Professional growth for certified staff
- iVisions password reset
- Spanish Speaking
Gabriela Rodriguez
HR Coordinator
(623) 478-4007
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Gabriela Rodriguez
- Onboarding of all certified teaching staff and sport coaches
- Process Coaching & Volunteer Coaching applications
- Verification of employment for certified staff
- Professional growth for certified staff
- iVisions password reset
- Spanish speaking
Lea Vasquez
HR Specialist
(623) 478-4056
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Lea Vasquez
- Onboarding of all classified staff
- Process resignations and retirement requests
- Process volunteer and student employment applications
- Fingerprinting for new classified employees and volunteers
- Verification of employment for classified staff
- At Will Agreements for classified staff
- Professional growth for classified staff
- iVisions password reset
- Notary
- Spanish speaking
Sonia Perez
Substitute Coordinator
(623) 478-4163
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Sonia Perez
- Hire Substitutes
- FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
- Military Leave
- Workers Compensation
- Spanish Speaking
Angelika Williams
District Receptionist
(623) 478-4000
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Angelika Williams
- General questions about District/schools
- Appointments for ID badge – new hire and current staff
- Basic skills test
- Paraprofessional test
- Verbal verification of employment
Benefits
Wendy Herrera
Benefits Manager
(623) 478-4032
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Wendy Herrera
- ASRS
- Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSA) including 403b, 403b-Roth, 457b
- COBRA
- Virgin/Pulse/Wellstyles/Wellness Program
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Spanish Speaking
Cali Rigdon
Benefits Coordinator
(623) 478-4047
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Cali Rigdon
- ASRS
- Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSA) including 403b, 403b-Roth, 457b
- COBRA
- Virgin/Pulse/Wellstyles/Wellness Program
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Notary
National Board Certification Information
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards provides an array of information about National Board Certification.
TUHSD provides a $1,000 stipend for three years for teachers who have their National Board Certification. Arizona Master Teacher scholarships are also available from the AZ K-12 Center.
Check out the video podcasts which describe National Board Certification:
- A Journey of Excellence: National Board Certification in Arizona
- A Path Towards Professional Excellence