Job Description
Reports To Campus Leader Work Location JH Knox Intermediate Salisbury NC FLSA Status Exempt 10-month employee
Position Purpose
The Core Content Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering engaging rigorous instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies. At Knox teachers play a central role in realizing the school's mission - Engaged Today. Transforming Tomorrow. - by ensuring that all students experience learning that is relevant, challenging, and connected to the real world. Teachers embody the Core Commitments of:
• Rigorous Learning for All • Deep & Meaningful Engagement • Real-World Relevance • Wellness & Belonging
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Design & Delivery
• Plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons that foster critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. • Design instruction aligned to school and district curricular goals. • Clearly communicate learning objectives and success criteria. • Integrate project-based and inquiry-based learning experiences. • Design assessments and feedback cycles that promote growth and reflection. • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of all learners.
Classroom Culture & Relationships
• Establish a safe, inclusive, and joyful classroom culture grounded in restorative practices and belonging. • Facilitate Student Strong Start routines to build connection and readiness each day. • Establish and maintain clear expectations and procedures for student behavior, movement, participation, and transitions. • Model respect, curiosity, and empathy in interactions with students and colleagues. • Treat all students in a fair, equitable, and respectful manner.
Monitoring Student Learning & Feedback
• Maintain clear academic expectations, work standards, and timelines. • Monitor student learning during instruction through questioning, observation, and analysis of student work. • Provide timely, specific, and growth-oriented feedback on classwork and assignments. • Use diagnostic, formative, and summative data to adjust instruction and support student progress. • Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
Professional Collaboration and Growth
• Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on data, student work, and instructional improvement. • Collaborate with academic coaches and CCL Team to integrate relevance and real-world application into lessons. • Engage in Adult Strong Start and ongoing professional development. • Reflect on practice and demonstrate continuous professional growth aligned to school priorities.
Communication & Family Partnership
• Maintain regular communication with families regarding student progress, learning goals, and celebrations. • Collaborate with the Family & Community Engagement Coordinator to involve parents and guardians in learning experiences.
Required Qualifications
• Valid North Carolina Teaching License in the relevant subject area. • Bachelor's Degree in Education or the appropriate content field. • Demonstrated success improving student outcomes. • Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Education or Curriculum & Instruction. • Experience with project-based learning or career-connected instruction. • Familiarity with restorative practices and SEL integration. • Commitment to continuous professional growth.
Professional Expectations
• Participate in Adult Strong Start and contribute to a culture of reflection and collaboration. • Maintain high expectations and a growth mindset for all learners. • Integrate Knox's mission and Core Commitments into daily instruction. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Leader or Campus Leader.