Three interviews: Online application, Panel of both Principals to be working with, HR. Lengthy process. Offer made one week before start date. Interview was in March 2004, Two interviews, one in June, another in July. HR is the hiring body while input from the direct supervisors, the principals is taken into consideration. The chemistry with the principals is key for your happiness in the work environment. Charter schools do not need to comply with "normal" k-12 rules, regulations, procedures, staffing types or amounts even if their hiring goes through a District HR department.