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Leadership

NKC Schools is seeking dynamic leaders who will engage our students, staff and community in excellence. We are a growing suburban district known nationwide for instructional innovation and forward-thinking vision. An expansive network of community partnerships, celebration of diverse voices, and a focus on continual improvement ensure that each of our more than 21,800 students benefits from world-class opportunities. With strong support from our stakeholders, we continue to invest in our facilities and instructional resources, ensuring our staff and students have the very best environments in which to learn. North Kansas City Schools is a premier district for leaders looking to innovate and transform educational outcomes for all students. 

As relentless champions for all students and each other, North Kansas City Schools’ mission is to develop self-aware, authentically empowered, future-ready learners through a rich array of purposeful learning opportunities in collaborative communities of belonging that are culturally affirming, academically challenging, experiential and exploratory for each student.

We hope you will join our team of leaders working for students in North Kansas City Schools!

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Lakewood Elementary Principal Dr. Margaret Helwig, pictured with her former students

Lakewood Elementary Principal Dr. Margaret Helwig, pictured with her former students

Staley High School principal Dr. Larry Smith, pictured with Superintendent's Student Advisory Council members

Staley High School principal Dr. Larry Smith, pictured with Superintendent's Student Advisory Council members

Oak Park High School Activities Director Chad Valadez & Principal Dr. Molly Sm

Oak Park High School Activities Director Chad Valadez & Principal Dr. Molly Smith

Oak Park High School staff members and administrators, Board of Education members, and elected officials cut the ribbon to op
Oak Park High School staff members and administrators, Board of Education members, and elected officials cut the ribbon to open the new stadium