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The Oak Ridge R-VI School District is accepting applications for a Superintendent of Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.  The deadline to submit an application is Monday, December 1st.  Please read below for more detailed information on this vacancy.  

Oak Ridge R-VI Superintendent Vacancy Announcement for 2026-2027

The Missouri Association of Rural Education offers two scholarship programs for students interested in becoming teachers and returning to rural school districts to teach.  The first program is the MARE Rural Missouri Scholarship Fund.  This program is open to only junior and senior level students attending Missouri colleges or universities that offer degrees in education.  Applicants must have completed 60 or more credit hours and have declared a major in education. Last year, MARE provided twenty-two (22) $1,000.00 scholarships.  We plan to present 20-25 $1,000.00 scholarships this year alone!  Information for this program is available below.  This information is in the mail to all Missouri colleges and universities that offer teacher education programs and certifications.  The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Friday, March 13, 2026.  Materials must be received by this date!  

2025-2026 College Scholarship Guidelines & Application

2025-2026 College Scholarship Guidelines in Word

The second scholarship program offered by MARE is open to graduating high school seniors of MARE member school districts.  Applicants must have indicated plans to pursue a degree in education.  Only senior students from MARE member school districts are eligible to apply.  This includes HS students from tuition paying MO K-8 MARE member school districts. Last year, MARE, with support from EdCounsel, LLC provided forty-three (43) $750.00 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from all over the state. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Friday, March 13, 2026.  Materials must be received by this date!

2025-2026 HS Senior Scholarship Guidelines & Application

2025-2026 HS Senior Scholarship Guidelines & Application in Word

If you have any questions regarding these Scholarship Programs, please contact Kevin Sandlin, Executive Director, at (660) 747-8050 or ksandlin@moare.com.  Since 2017, MARE has provided a total of $316,250.00 in scholarships through these two programs.  

The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Archie R-V School District to assist with their search for a Superintendent of the School District located at 302 W State Route A, Archie, Missouri, 64725. The selected candidate will assume leadership responsibilities on July 1, 2026.  Archie R-V School District is a PK-12 district serving 569 students with a total staff of approximately 94.  For more information on this great opportunity, please access the links below:

Archie R-V Superintendent Vacancy Announcement for 2026-2027

Archie R-V Superintendent Application

Dr. Margret Anderson is serving as the Search Consultant.  She can be reached at (816) 898-0005 or mg2.anderson@gmail.com.  The position closes on Friday, December 5, 2025!

The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Linn Co. R-I School District to assist with their search for a Superintendent of the School District located at 15533 Highway KK, Purdin, Missouri, 64674. The selected candidate will assume leadership responsibilities on July 1, 2026.  Linn Co. R-I School District is a PK-12 district serving 171 students with a total staff of approximately 57.  For more information on this great opportunity, please access the links below:

Linn Co. R-I Superintendent Vacancy Announcement for 2026-2027

Linn Co. R-I Superintendent Application

Dr. Jerry Cochran is serving as the Search Consultant.  He can be reached at (660) 596-3184 or cochranj115@gmail.com.  The position closes on Monday, December 8, 2025!

The Houston R-I School District is accepting applications for the Director of the Exceptional Child Cooperative.  Read on and access the link below to get more information on this opportunity.  

POSITION PURPOSE: The Director of the Exceptional Child Cooperative serves as the executive leader of a multi-district cooperative dedicated to providing high-quality special education services to participating area school districts. This individual is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and supervision of the Cooperative’s programs and services. The Director ensures compliance with federal and state special education laws, provides leadership in the development and implementation of innovative programs, manages staff and budgets, and works collaboratively with district leaders to meet the diverse needs of students with exceptionalities.

Director of Exceptional Child Cooperative

We are very appreciative of all of those who attended and supported our 2025 MARE/MO K-8 Conference on October 22-24, 2025!  It was our largest and maybe our best conference to date!  Overall, we had 310 attendees, 95 Exhibitor Tables with 210 vendor representatives, and 81 presenters.  Thank you to our amazing sponsors listed below:

Platinum Level ($2,000.00) – BalanceHQ, Claim Care, Inc., EdCounsel, LLC, iCEV, MOCAAT, SIC Midwest, Software Unlimited & Veregy

Gold Level ($1,500.00) – Coryell Roofing, Curriculum Associates, Daikin TMi, Forrest T. Jones/MEUHP, GRP WEGMAN, Hoener Architects, LLC, L.J. Hart & Company, OSBA/Acrisure, Penmac Education Staffing, Reynolds Construction & Commercial Roofing & Smith Paper & Janitor Supply

Silver Level ($1,000.00) – A-Lert Roofing Systems, Cariina, Coalter Insurance Group, Guin Mundorf, LLC, Heartland Business Systems, LearnSafe, Mickes O’Toole, LLC, Missouri Educator’s Trust, Rural Schools Initiative (UCM), S.M. Wilson & Company, Stifel, Trane U.S. Inc., Kummer Center for STEM, & Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C.

Bronze Level ($600.00) – American Fidelity, EDX Consulting/Lifted, First Onsite Property Restoration, Gilmore & Bell, P.C., IMS Technology Group, Inclusive Leadership Lab, Inter-State Studio, Midwest Bus Sales, Midwest Transit Equipment, MUSIC, Navitas, Opaa!  Food Management, Performance Services, Piper Sandler & Company, Quality Network Solutions, SchoolsPLP, Step Up Consulting, Tarkett Sports Construction Company, The Fantastechs & Universal Construction Company.

Join us next year for the MARE/MO K-8 Conference on October 21-23, 2026!

Check Back for Additional Photos to be Added Soon!  

I have attached below the presentations from the MARE/MO K-8 Conference that I have received thus far.  Please check back as I will be receiving additional presentations over the course of the next few weeks. Thanks for your support of our annual conference.  We hope to see you again next year!  

EdCounsel General Session Presentation

Mike Lodewegen General Session Presentation

Dr. Kyle Kruse - School Finance & Governance General Session Presentation

Dr. Kyle Kruse - Task Force Update Presentation

Jill Filer & Nicole Kirby Small Group Session - Starting Strong for New Superintendents

Tennille Banner & Jill Filer Small Group Session - Strengthening Communication

Accessibility on Demand - Brock Fuemmeler & Dr. Mark Penny

Kummer Center for STEM Education - Justin Sanders and Tiffany Otto

Dr. Paul Katnik, General Session Presentation on Teacher Recruitment & Retention

2025-2026 MARE Legislative Platform

NREA Legislative Priorities

The Perry Co. 32 School District is accepting applications for a Chief Academic Officer for the 2026-2027 school year. For more information on this opportunity, please read beow.  

This opportunity is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Chief Academic Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Description available upon request. An individual who holds this position has
the following:
● A bachelor’s degree in the field of education or in a core subject area that includes an
approved teacher preparation program or higher degree with an emphasis in the field of
education or in a core subject area
● A master's degree in Educational Administration or a Master’s in Education
● A specialist degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum Specialist preferred

SALARY RANGE: Starting at $81,442.97 per year
● New employees receive credit for previous FULL years of verified experience in appropriate
experience related to the area in which they will work.
● Current District 32 salary schedules are available at:
https://www.perryville.k12.mo.us/documents/central-office/job-opportunities/district-32-salary-sche
dules/132453

WORK SCHEDULE: This position works year round.

BENEFITS:
Administrator 12-month employees at Perry County School District 32 receive the following benefits:
● The district pays up to $650.00 per month for the employee’s medical insurance, which begins on
the first day of the month following the official employment date. Vision, dental, and life insurance
are optional and at employee expense.
● District-paid $10,000.00 life insurance policy.
● Paid leave: 12 sick days and unused sick leave will be cumulative to 180 days, with a maximum
carryover of 168 days; 2 personal days that do not carryover, but are added to the annual sick
leave and then qualify for accumulation; 20 days of vacation, these do not qualify for
accumulation.
● Excellent retirement package, with District-matched 14.5% contribution to PSRS.

APPLY ONLINE
Serious applicants are asked to complete the online application process available using the QR Code at
the top of this page or by visiting the District 32 Employment Portal at
https://www.perryville.k12.mo.us/page/job-opportunities .

PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 32 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT