K-5 Site Director

Harvest Preparatory Academy•Yuma, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvest Preparatory Academy is seeking a strong instructional leader to serve as our K-5 Site Director /Principal for our Yuma campus. This position directly supervises the teachers and staff members assigned to his/her school using leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each of his/her students. A significant emphasis is focused on knowledge of student instruction and learning assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in education or related field
Previous school leadership experience preferred
Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
Experience with instructional coaching, data analysis, and school operations

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred
Bilingual preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provides visionary leadership to advance the District's mission and ensure all students meet or exceed academic growth and achievement expectations.
Develops, implements, and monitors the school's comprehensive improvement plan aligned with district strategic goals and accountability measures.
Creates and maintains a culture of urgency, excellence, and continuous improvement in every aspect of the school.
Ensures the effective delivery of high-quality, standards-aligned instruction across all content areas.
Supervises, observes, and evaluates certified and classified staff to ensure instructional excellence and operational efficiency.
Provides targeted coaching and feedback to support professional growth and improve classroom practice.
Uses data to monitor instructional effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and staff performance.
Holds teachers and staff accountable for student outcomes, professional standards, and district expectations.
Collaborates with district academic leadership to ensure curriculum alignment, professional learning, and instructional coherence.
Establishes and sustains a safe, positive, and inclusive school culture that fosters belonging, engagement, and high expectations for all.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families to promote shared responsibility for student success.
Communicates proactively with stakeholders to build transparency, collaboration, and community trust.
Analyzes academic, behavioral, and operational data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Leads collaborative data teams and continuous improvement cycles to drive student achievement and staff effectiveness.
Develops and implements strategies to improve student enrollment and retention.
Establishes and monitors key performance indicators to measure progress and ensure accountability.
Facilitates reflective and evidence-based decision-making at all levels of the school.
Oversee all school operations, ensuring efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and adherence to district systems and processes.
Follows and enforces all federal and state laws, district policies, administrative regulations, and procedural guidelines.
Ensures compliance with all reporting, documentation, and accountability requirements.
Manages school budgets, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation strategically to support academic priorities.
Implements and monitors systems for school safety, student conduct, attendance, and emergency preparedness.
Ensures alignment with directives, goals, and expectations established by district academic leadership.