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.
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