Superintendent - Missouri Association of Rural Education
Position: Superintendent
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: Superintendent of Schools - Lakeland R-III School District
Job Location: Lakeland R-III School District
Beginning: Jul 01, 2025
Deadline: Nov 15, 2024**
District: Missouri Association of Rural Education
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Telephone: 660-747-8050
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Job Description:
Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Lakeland R-III Board of Education to conduct a search for their next Superintendent of Schools.  Lakeland R-III School District is located in St. Clair County (Deepwater) in West Central Missouri.
School District Information:
  • Elementary PK-06
    • Certified Staff – 23
    • Student Enrollment – 235
    • High School 07-12
    • Certified Staff – 19
    • Student Enrollment - 182
  • Annual Operating Budget – $6,022,957.00
  • Total Tax Levy - $3.9922
  • Assessed Valuation - $46,171,045.00
  • Reserve Balances – 58.00%
  • Administrators - 3
  • Support Staff – 18
  • MSIP:  Accredited
  • District Operated Transportation
  • District Contracted Food Service
  • Other Programs:
    • A+ Program/Dual Credit Courses with UCM & SFCC
    • Parents as Teachers Program
    • 4 Day School Week
    • Strong Academic, Athletic & Extra-Curricular Traditions
    • Career & Technical Education Classes Offered at Clinton Technical School
Application Time Line:
  • Applications must be received by – Friday, November 15, 2024
  • Screening to begin – Monday, November 18, 2024
  • Interviews Tentative Date – November 19, 2024 & November 20, 2024
  • Anticipated Hire Date – Thursday, November 21, 2024
  • Contract Begins – July 1, 2025
Salary/Benefits Information:
  • Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience with a Salary Range - $100,000-$115,000
  • Administrative experience required.  Central Office administrative experience preferred.
  • Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate or eligibility thereof required.
  • Board paid insurance benefits including health and life.
  • Two-year contract will be offered.
  • Living in the district is preferred.
Application Guidelines:
  • Completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference
  • Cover letter directed to the Lakeland R-III Board of Education – Include reasons for interest in the position & a description of significant achievements over the past 5 years
  • Evidence of Missouri Superintendent Certificate or eligibility thereof
  • Current Transcript(s)/Current placement papers or credentials
  • Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file
  • Selected finalist will provide a copy of their most recent background check in conjunction with contract signing.
Application Procedure:
  • Download application for Lakeland R-III on MARE website (www.moare.com)
  • Forward application (Please email, then mail materials.) and support materials to:
    • Lakeland R-III Superintendent Search
    • Attn:  Mrs. Mary Beth Scherer, Search Consultant
    • 306 S Sunset Hills Drive
    • Concordia, Missouri 64020
  • Other Contact Information:
Lakeland R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer.  Refer to announcement for contact information.  Applicants are asked to NOT make direct contact with the board of education members. Initial applications will be kept confidential, however, all applications, letters of reference, resumes, transcripts, credentials, etc. for the purpose of this application process will, upon receipt, become the sole property of the Lakeland R-III Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
**** REAP Applicants: If you want to notify the school district of your interest in this job, click here.