Associate Leader J.H. Knox Intermediate School

Job Description

Reports To: Campus Leader (Overton-Knox)

Work Location: JH Knox Intermediate, Salisbury, NC

Exempt 12-month employee

Position Purpose: The Associate Leader at Knox Intermediate supports the Campus Leader in ensuring that every student in grades 3-8 experiences engaging, rigorous, and relevant learning that builds purpose, belonging, and agency. This role emphasizes instructional coaching, professional development, and daily systems that make Passion & Career-Connected Learning and Strong Start come alive for students and staff. The Associate Leader embodies the Overton-Knox mission ( Engaged Today. Transforming Tomorrow. ) and leads through the Core Commitments of Wellness & Belonging, Real-World Relevance, Deep Engagement, and Rigorous Learning for All.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership & Coaching

• Ensure all students receive a high-quality, standards-aligned, and relevant education.
  
• Coach teachers to design lessons that integrate inquiry, relevance, and rigor.
  
• Lead professional learning communities focused on engagement, feedback, and continuous improvement. Support implementation of Passion & Career-Connected Learning and Student Strong Start routines.

Culture & Belonging

• Model restorative leadership and partner with other administrative leaders to ensure a safe, inclusive, and joyful school culture.
  
• Collaborate with staff and students to sustain a culture of mutual respect, wellness, and curiosity.
  
• Lead Adult Strong Start meetings to foster connection, focus, and alignment.

Operations & Leadership Team Collaboration

• Oversee daily operations, including supervision, testing, coverage, and event coordination.
  
• Support staff recruitment, mentoring, and onboarding in alignment with mission and commitments.
  
• Collaborate with the Campus Leader and leadership teams to monitor data and implement school improvement priorities.

Family & Community Partnerships

• Partner with the Career & Community Connected Team to strengthen partnerships that expand real-world learning.
  
• Engage families as partners in supporting student engagement and growth.

Required Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Principal License (012/013 or equivalent).
  
• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
  
• Minimum five years of successful classroom experience, including leadership of grade or content teams.
  
• Demonstrated success coaching teachers or leading professional learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of instructional improvement, engagement strategies, and student-centered learning.
  
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with students, staff, and families.
  
• Ability to lead adults through feedback, collaboration, and reflection.

• Commitment to modeling resilience, curiosity, and continuous growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project-based or career-connected learning models.
  
• Training or experience in restorative practices, SEL, or MTSS.
  
• Strong data analysis and instructional leadership skills.

Professional Expectations

• Participate fully in Adult Strong Start and ensure consistent implementation of Student Strong Start.
  
• Maintain visible, supportive presence in classrooms and common spaces.
  
• Collaborate with the Campus Leader and Overton leadership to ensure alignment and coherence across PK-8.
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Campus Leader or district leadership.