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Job description
Superintendent of Schools
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas – Kansas City, Kansas
About Catholic Education in the Archdiocese
The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas partner with parents as the primary educators of their children, forming students intellectually, spiritually, morally, and socially. Across its elementary and secondary schools, the Archdiocese is committed to cultivating environments where academic excellence and Catholic identity are fully integrated.
Rooted in fidelity to the Magisterium and animated by a deep love for Christ and His Church, the schools of the Archdiocese strive to form disciples who are prepared not only for success in higher education and professional life, but for lives of holiness, leadership, and service.
Through strong collaboration between the Catholic Schools Office, pastors, principals, teachers, and families, the Archdiocese continues to advance Catholic education with clarity of mission, operational strength, and an unwavering commitment to forming the next generation of faithful leaders.
About the Role
The Superintendent of Schools serves as the chief educational leader for Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, working in close collaboration with the Archbishop, pastors, principals, school boards, clergy, educators, and families to foster a unified, mission-driven, and thriving system of Catholic education.
The Superintendent is responsible for strategic leadership, academic excellence, operational vitality, and the ongoing spiritual formation of school communities throughout the Archdiocese.
Key Responsibilities
Champion the mission and identity of Catholic education, ensuring that Gospel values and the teachings of the Church animate every aspect of school life.
Provide visionary educational leadership that strengthens academic rigor, faith formation, and whole-child development across all grade levels.
Collaborate closely with pastors and principals to ensure cohesive policies, shared best practices, and systemwide alignment.
Promote operational vitality, including enrollment growth, recruitment and retention of outstanding Catholic educators, and responsible fiscal stewardship.
Serve as a pastoral presence and ambassador for Catholic education, cultivating strong relationships with families, parish communities, benefactors, and civic partners.
Success Profile
The next Superintendent will be a trusted collaborator, skilled communicator, and courageous leader of faith who upholds the dignity of every student and educator and inspires confidence in the future of Catholic education in northeast Kansas.
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Worksite address
kansas city, KS, 66115, US
Who can apply
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