Human Resources
Human Resources Mission Statement
The Mission of the Santa Barbara Unified School District is to prepare students for a world that is yet to be created. Every decision we make is made with students at the center. The SBUSD Human Resources department is Committed to diversity in our hiring practices. Our goal is to hire staff who reflect our student body in their beliefs and experiences.
Values Statement
Santa Barbara Unified is looking for enthusiastic educators who can inspire and teach all of our amazing students. Our vision for educators is that they understand how bias and mental models contribute to student experiences and outcomes, and educators implement strategies designed to address disparities and advance equitable academic and wellness outcomes for all students.
Join a team of educators who reflect deeply on their own biases and mental models, and who are committed to shaping inclusive, empowering experiences where every student can thrive
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Current Employee Services
Prospective Employee Services
State law requires that an applicant selected for a position must complete fingerprint process to check for or verify conviction record. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify you from employment, but failure to list convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Verification of identity and right to work will be required if selected for employment.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Resources
- Current Employee Forms
- Job Descriptions
- CA Labor Laws (English) (Spanish)
- Employee Handbook
Human Resources Contacts
Dr. John Becchio | Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources | 805-963-4338 ext. 6237
Ann Peak | Manager, Certificated Personnel | 805-963-4338 x6266
Esteban Camara | Manager, Classified Personnel | 805-963-4338 x6239
Carol Tait | Administrative Assistant | (805) 963-4338 x6243
Fax | 805-965-9561
Assistant Superintendent
John A. Becchio, Ed.D.
Dr. Becchio was born in Santa Barbara, CA and grew up in Carpinteria, California and Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology form Arizona State University and also attended the University of Granada, in Granada, Spain and minored in Spanish.
Dr. Becchio was born in Santa Barbara, CA, went to high school and college in Arizona, and graduated from Arizona State University with a pre med Bachelor of science degree. After attending the University of Granada in Granada, Spain and working as an English instructor for employees of international corporations in Costa Rica, Dr Becchio returned to Santa Barbara and began a teaching career teaching woodshop, health, and PE while he pursued a Masters in Educational Leadership from Cal State Northridge. He later served as an assistant principal at three different junior high schools in Santa Barbara and then in 2006 landed his first principalship at Santa Barbara Junior High, serving in that role for 5 years. In 2011, Dr. Becchio took on the principal position at Santa Barbara High School where he led that school for 7 years
In 2016 Dr. Becchio received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Concordia University, Chicago and his research on teacher self-efficacy and evaluations has been published in the Journal of School Leadership and the Journal of School Administration Research and Development. In 2018 he became the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for Santa Barbara Unified and continues to serve in that role today.
jbecchio@sbunified.org; 805-963-4338 ext. 6237