Job Description:
The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Kirbyville R-VI Board of Education to conduct a search for their next Superintendent of Schools.  Kirbyville R-VI School District is located in Taney County (Kirbyville) in Southwest Missouri.
School District Information:

• Elementary School - (K-03)
  • Certified Staff – 11
  • Student Enrollment – 132
• Middle School – (04-08)
• Certified Staff – 17
• Student Enrollment - 123
• Annual Operating Budget – $ 5,695,845.00
• Total Tax Levy - $4.0659 (DS - $.3500 included)
• Assessed Valuation - $52,479,560.00
• Reserve Balances – 75.11%
• Administrators – 3
• Support Staff – 25
• MSIP:  Fully Accredited
• District Operated Transportation
• District Operated Food Service
• Other Programs:
  • High Academic Performance District/1:1 Chromebooks
  • Teacher Service – 10 Year Average/68% Advanced Degrees
  • 2011 National Blue Ribbon & Missouri Gold Star School
  • CTA/Parents as Teachers (PAT)/Booster Club/PTO
  • District Operated Daycare/TLCO Member District for ECSE/4 Day School Week
  • SWCL Conference/Beta Club/Band/Choir/Academic Bowl/STUCO/Online Courses with LAUNCH

Application Time Line:

• Applications must be received by – Friday, October 3, 2025
• Screening to begin – Ongoing during the application period
• Interviews Tentative Date – October 13-31, 2025
• Anticipated Hire Date – November 13, 2025
• Contract Begins – July 1, 2026

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Salary Range: $95,000-$125,000.
• Administrative experience required/ Central Office administrative experience preferred.
• Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate or eligibility thereof required. 
• Board paid health insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits.
• Initial multi-year contract will be considered.  
• Living in the district is strongly preferred.

Application Guidelines:

• Submit a completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference.
• Include a cover letter directed to the Kirbyville R-VI 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 Kirbyville R-VI on MARE website (www.moare.com)
• Forward application (Email only!) and support materials to:
  • Kirbyville R-VI Superintendent Search
  • Attn:  Mr. Darryl Pannier, Search Consultant
  • Phone # - (573) 803-9008
  • Fax # - (660) 747-8160
  • Email: darrylpannier@yahoo.com

Kirbyville R-VI 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 Kirbyville R-VI Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.