Job Description:
The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Pettis Co. R-V Board of Education to conduct a search for a Superintendent of Schools.  Pettis Co. R-V School District is located in Pettis County (Hughesville) in West Central Missouri.
School District Information:

• Elementary School - (PK-06)

Certified Staff – 18
Student Enrollment – 154

• High School – (07-12)

Certified Staff – 14
Student Enrollment – 161

• Total Certified Staff – (32)/Total Student Enrollment (315)
• Annual Operating Budget – $ 6,024,113.00
• Total Tax Levy - $4.1639 (DS - .4922 included)
• Assessed Valuation - $39,771,388.00
• Reserve Balances – 58.56%
• Administrators – 3
• Support Staff – 25
• MSIP:  Fully Accredited
• District Operated Transportation
• District Operated Food Service
• Other Programs:
  • Award of Excellence PBIS Elementary
  • FFA 3 Star National Chapter
  • FBLA Gold Level Champion Chapter
  • A+ Program/Online Courses Available
  • Kaysinger Athletic Conference
  • State Fair Career & Technology Center

Application Time Line:

• Applications must be received by – Friday, November 7, 2025
• Screening to begin – Ongoing during the application period
• Interviews Tentative Date – Week of November 10th
• Anticipated Contract Offer Date – November 19, 2025
• Contract Begins – July 1, 2026

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Salary Range: Minimum of $100,000.
• Administrative experience required/ Central Office administrative experience preferred.
• Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate or eligibility thereof required. 
• Board paid insurance benefits including health and life.
• Initial multi-year contract will be considered
• Living in the district is preferred. 

Application Guidelines:

• Submit a completed application form and current resume with three reference letters.
• Include a cover letter directed to the Pettis Co. R-V 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 Pettis Co. R-V on MARE website (www.moare.com)
• Forward application (Email only) and support materials to:
  • Pettis Co. R-V Superintendent Search
  • Attn:  Dr. Jamie Burkhart, Search Consultant
  • Phone # - (660) 525-0952
  • Fax # - (660) 747-8160
  • Email: jamiebeth.burkhart@gmail.com

Pettis Co. R-V 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 Pettis Co. R-V Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.