2026-27 Student Teacher Placement

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools offers student teaching placements for candidates from sponsoring colleges/universities, with a focus on the co-teach model and collaboration with NKC educators. Applicants must submit a placement request and complete university requirements before starting in NKC classrooms.

Qualified college students undergo FBI background checks scheduled through NKC Human Resources. A monthly stipend may be awarded to selected student teachers through a competitive process, with

Qualifications

• All student teachers must follow NKC School Board policies and procedures.
• Participation in the co-teach model of student teaching.
• Completed application and a formal placement request from the sponsoring college/university.
• Student teachers will be placed based on university recommendations and potential certification areas.
• Student teachers must obtain a substitute certificate through Dese.gov before starting.
• Student teachers may substitute if they follow university guidelines and have completed steps with Penmac Education staffing.

Skills

Co-teach model

University placement coordination

Substitute certificate guidance

Education

Sponsor university/college placement required

Tools

Penmac Education staffing

Job description

2026-27 Student Teacher Placement

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Job Details

Job ID: 5514035
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Feb 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

STUDENT TEACHING IN THE NORTH KANSAS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Start your career in North Kansas City Schools. Become a relentless champion for all students.

Candidates must submit a completed application and a formal placement request from the sponsoring college/university. North Kansas City Schools welcomes applications for the upcoming semester.

Students requesting to student teach in the district are only accepted from a sponsoring university/college. Student teachers are asked to refrain from contacting individual teachers or building administrators to obtain information for a student teaching placement.

Qualifications to Student Teach:

• All student teachers must follow the NKC School Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Participation in the co-teach model of student teaching.
• Completed application and a formal placement request from the sponsoring college/university.
• Student teachers will be placed based on their university recommendations and potential certification areas, subject to the availability of qualified cooperating teachers.
• Student teachers must obtain a substitute certificate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Dese.gov) before starting student teaching.
• Student teachers are allowed to substitute if they follow the university guidelines and have completed the necessary steps with Penmac Education staffing. ([e-mail])

College students will be working directly with NKC students. Before beginning the assignment in our schools, an FBI/background check will be required. FBI background checks are to be scheduled through our Human Resources office. (816-321-5000). This is free for students and meets the requirements for obtaining a substitute certificate.

Paid Student Teaching:

• Candidates who choose to student teach in NKC Schools may be eligible to receive a $1,000 monthly stipend.
• Stipends are limited and awarded througha competitiveinterview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
• We are committed to removing barriers and supporting the development of future teachers.

Grow as a teacher, a leader, and a difference maker in our schools.

• North Kansas City Schools is a place where you can follow your passions. Our educators are experts in their craft and in the classroom. As a student teacher, you will be paired with an experienced mentor teacher to guide you through the process and support your journey.
• We care deeply about building an environment where you can grow. NKC Schools student teachers are provided extensive support from a team of mentors, coaches, administrators, and leaders.

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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