Job Description:
The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Altenburg District #48 Board of Education to conduct a search for their next Superintendent/Principal of Schools.  Altenburg District #48 School District is located in Perry County (Altenburg) in Southeast Missouri.
School District Information:

• Elementary School - (K-08)
  • Certified Staff – 12
  • Student Enrollment –113
• Annual Operating Budget – $1,602,831.00
• Total Tax Levy - $3.5099
• Assessed Valuation - $23,577,698.00
• Reserve Balances – 61.69%
• Administrators – 1
• Support Staff – 12
• MSIP:  Fully Accredited
• District Operated Transportation
• District Operated Food Service
• Other Programs:
  • SAC After School Program/District Operated Pre-School
  • Strong District & Community Traditions
  • 1:1 Chromebooks – Grades K-8
  • Low Teacher to Student Ratio/ 5 Day School Week
  • CTA/PTO/PAT/STUCO
  • Volleyball/Basketball/Cheerleading with Local Parochial School
  • Motto: “Excellence in Education”

Application Time Line:

• Applications must be received by – Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Screening to begin – Ongoing during the application period
• Interviews Tentative Date – Week of October 20-24, 2025
• Anticipated Hire Date – November 6, 2025
• Contract Begins – July 1, 2026

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000.
• Administrative experience preferred/ Central Office administrative experience preferred.
• Missouri Principal’s Certificate or eligibility thereof required.
• Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate or eligibility thereof preferred. 
• Board paid health insurance benefit.
• Initial multi-year contract may be offered.
• Living in close proximity to the district is required.  

Application Guidelines:

• Submit via email a completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference.
• Include a cover letter directed to the Altenburg District #48 Board of Education – Describe reasons for interest in the position and provide a record of significant accomplishments over the past five years.
• Provide evidence of Missouri Superintendent Certificate (copy of certificate).
• Provide transcripts and current placement papers or credentials.
• Include any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file.
• Please note that the Selected finalist will provide a copy of his/her most recent background check prior to official employment.

Application Procedure:

• Download application for Altenburg District #48 on MARE website (www.moare.com)
• Forward application (Email only!) and support materials to:
  • Altenburg District #48 Superintendent/Principal Search
  • Attn:  Mr. Darryl Pannier, Search Consultant
  • Phone # - (573) 803-9008
  • Fax # - (660) 747-8160
  • Email: darrylpannier@yahoo.com

Altenburg District #48 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 property of the Altenburg District #48 Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.