Associate Leader J.H. Knox Intermediate School

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.