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Administrative Director - Special Education at Granada Hills Charter
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6/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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818-360-2361 328
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About the Employer
Granada Hills Charter, the largest charter school in the nation, is an independent public school in the San Fernando Valley. A fiscally independent conversion charter school that opened in 2003, Granada Hills Charter has a current student enrollment of approximately 4,750 in its high school program and 1,300 students enrolled in its TK-8 program that opened in 2019. The combined annual wait list for the TK-8 and high school programs is nearly 4,000. The School’s student population is one of the most diverse, with more than 40 languages other than English spoken at home and over 60 nationalities represented. Over 50 percent of students are eligible for the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program.As a 501c3 non-profit benefit corporation, the School’s Governing Board is the legal entity overseeing all school policy and its $100 million operating budget. The school is a 2021 California Distinguished School, received the California Gold Ribbon Honor in 2017, and offers myriad college prep and extra curricular programs, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and Diploma programs), the iGranada independent study program, visual and performing arts, career technology education pathways, 20 high school athletic teams, among others
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer/Superintendent, the Granada Hills Charter Administrative Director of Special Education oversees all aspects of the School’s Special Education program serving students in grades TK-12. The Administrative Director of Special Education possesses leadership abilities, a comprehensive educational vision that is consistent with the school’s mission and educational program, a global frame of reference, skill in hiring and supervising excellent teachers, technological and data-analysis experience, and if possible, legal experience.
Requirements / Qualifications
Master's Degree in educational leadership, public administration or related field California Administrative Services Credential Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Credential
* Resume * Two Letters of Recommendation * Letter of Introduction briefly outlining why you wish to apply for this position and what specific skills, qualities, and expertise you can offer the school and the position (no more than one (1) page). * Statement of educational and leadership philosophy including educational beliefs and leadership style (no more than two (2) pages). * A written response to each of the following (of no more than 1/2 page) 1. Skills to work effectively as a member of a school management team. 2. Ability to supervise classroom instruction. Briefly describe the process or model you use. 3. Ability to promote positive community relations. 4. Knowledge and background education to evaluate subject area curriculum. 5. Knowledge and experience leading instructional technology for staff or students or both. 6. Knowledge and background in the "Professional Learning Community" model of school organization. 7. Experience in efforts to close the achievement gap between disadvantaged and advanced learners.
Requirements / Qualifications
Master's Degree in educational leadership, public administration or related field California Administrative Services Credential Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Credential
* Resume * Two Letters of Recommendation * Letter of Introduction briefly outlining why you wish to apply for this position and what specific skills, qualities, and expertise you can offer the school and the position (no more than one (1) page). * Statement of educational and leadership philosophy including educational beliefs and leadership style (no more than two (2) pages). * A written response to each of the following (of no more than 1/2 page) 1. Skills to work effectively as a member of a school management team. 2. Ability to supervise classroom instruction. Briefly describe the process or model you use. 3. Ability to promote positive community relations. 4. Knowledge and background education to evaluate subject area curriculum. 5. Knowledge and experience leading instructional technology for staff or students or both. 6. Knowledge and background in the "Professional Learning Community" model of school organization. 7. Experience in efforts to close the achievement gap between disadvantaged and advanced learners.
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- About Granada Hills Charter
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