Administrative Director

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

A Granada Hills Charter High School Administrative Director will possess 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, business and legal experience. Reports to the Administrative Director, High School

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Requirements / Qualifications

Master's Degree in educational leadership, public administration or related field California Administrative Services Credential (GHC will consider candidates currently enrolled in an administrative services credential program or who have passed at least one subtest of the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination) Teaching 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.

Comments and Other Information

Position includes: - Employer paid medical, dental and vision benefits for employee and eligible dependents.

• Membership in the STRS Retirement System Beyond the minimum credential requirements, applicants for positions should have 1) a record of successfully implementing innovative practices to engage students in the learning process, 2) a commitment to collaborating extensively with fellow educators, and 3) an ongoing resilience to the challenges of meeting high expectations for all.

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here https://edjoinprodstoragewest.blob.core.windows.net/jobdescriptions/2746/GHC Job Description

• Administrative Director

• High School-20230613090230.pdf