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Special Education Director

Adelante Charter School
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

Special Education Director at Adelante Charter School

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
4/22/2026
Contact
Norma Quezada
8059667392
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$123,000 - $140,000
Length of Work Year
200
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

About Us: Located next to the Franklin Elementary campus in Santa Barbara, Adelante Charter School is a Spanish-English immersion elementary school, where every child enters as a second language learner and every child graduates bilingual and bi-literate. Adelante’s two-way immersion (TWI) program design is the most effective way to teach a second language to all learners. Children who are bilingual demonstrate a cognitive advantage that could last a lifetime, affecting skills related to planning, problem-solving, mental focus, and memory. Within this language and culture-rich environment, Adelante implements an outstanding academic program with an emphasis on science, math, technology, and the arts.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Director of Special Education serves in a key leadership role responsible for the comprehensive development, implementation, coordination, and oversight of Adelante Charter School’s special education program. This position requires strong instructional leadership, compliance expertise, and the ability to build collaborative systems that support student success. The Director ensures that all special education services align with the school’s mission of providing high-quality, equitable, and inclusive education. The role includes oversight of staff, compliance with SELPA, state, and federal regulations, and active engagement with families and community partners. The Director exercises a high degree of independent judgment, initiative, and problem-solving in managing complex situations.

Requirements / Qualifications

* Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university; * California Administrative Services Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential * Leadership experience in the field of special education; * Knowledge of special education law, compliance, and best practices. * Bilingual Authorization (or equivalent): Spanish.

Requirements / Qualifications

* Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university; * California Administrative Services Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential * Leadership experience in the field of special education; * Knowledge of special education law, compliance, and best practices. * Bilingual Authorization (or equivalent): Spanish.

Comments and Other Information

Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in a bilingual or dual-language program; * Experience in a small school or charter school setting; * Strong background in inclusive practices and MTSS.

Comments and Other Information


Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in a bilingual or dual-language program; * Experience in a small school or charter school setting; * Strong background in inclusive practices and MTSS.
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Salary : $123,000 - $140,000

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