During the 2024-2025 school year, the Principal of Spring Lake Park Elementary School and Highland Park Elementary School will be dividing their time between both campuses as well as participating in a 20-hour/week School Design Fellowship to set the vision and plan for Texarkana ISD’s new Career and College Prep Elementary School. The Acting Associate Principal will provide hands-on support to both Spring Lake Park and Highland Park to ensure that students and staff at both campuses are highly successful during this school year. The Acting Associate Principal will take on several discrete leadership roles typically owned by the Principal to free up overall capacity and serve as the go-to decision-maker for campus staff when the Principal is off campus or unavailable. The Acting Associate Principal will report directly to the Parks Principal.

Master’s degree in educational administration

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate campus functions

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Calm and patient demeanor with students and others

Two years of experience as a classroom teacher

Two years of experience in instructional leadership roles