8th Grade Social Studies & ELA Teacher — Project-Based

J.H. Knox/Overton; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

J.H. Knox Intermediate in Salisbury, NC seeks an 8th grade Social Studies/ELA teacher to design and deliver standards-aligned instruction that engages students and connects learning to real-world contexts.

The Core Content Teacher will collaborate with PLCs, coaches, and the CCL Team to support rigorous learning and equity. This 10-month, exempt role emphasizes strong classroom management and restorative practices.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Valid North Carolina Teaching License

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Demonstrated success improving student

Strong instructional and classroom

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or Curriculum & Instruction

Job description

J.H. Knox Intermediate in Salisbury, NC seeks an 8th grade Social Studies/ELA teacher to design and deliver standards-aligned instruction that engages students and connects learning to real-world contexts.

The Core Content Teacher will collaborate with PLCs, coaches, and the CCL Team to support rigorous learning and equity. This 10-month, exempt role emphasizes strong classroom management and restorative practices.