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.