ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

SANTA FE R-X

The Communities of

Alma, Blackburn, Grand Pass, and Waverly

The Mission of the Santa Fe R-X School District is to provide an educational environment for children of the district, which will foster their intellectual, physical, social, and career development in a caring and nurturing environment.

THE DISTRICT

The school district is 163.82 square miles with approximately 58.5% of the district in Lafayette County and 41.5% in Saline County.  The Santa Fe Jr/Sr High School (Grades 7-12) is located in Alma.  The Santa Fe "Gold Star" Elementary School (Grades K-6) is located in Waverly.  The district provides all three levels of Career Ladder.  All classrooms are air-conditioned.  There are computers in every classroom.  The facilities are in excellent condition with on-going preventative upkeep and maintenance.  

"Pride and Success are Everyday"

•  Gold Star Elementary School
• Received 148/149 points -3^rd cycle MSIP Review
• 4^th cycle MSIP - Full Waiver - met all standards
• 100% on MSIP performance 8 years in a row
• ACT at or above national average
• 75%+ graduates enter college
• Dropout rate below 5% for the past 15 years
• A Top Academic Recognition Program -49 separate recognition events at the H.S.
• Premier Elementary Reading/Phonics Program
• Outstanding Reading Recovery Program
• Dual Credit with 3 colleges
• 33% of Seniors with College Prep Certificates
• 67% of Jr/Sr high students on the Honor Roll
• 97% of Jr/Sr students involved in extra co-curricular activities
• A+ Designated School

"Athletics & Extra Co-Curricular"

• State Champs - 13 times in Football, Volleyball, Baseball, and Track
• Final Four - 37 times in Football, Volleyball, Track, Baseball, and Basketball
• District Champs - 74 times in Football, Volleyball, Track, Basketball, and Baseball
• I-70 Champs (Conference Affiliation) - 80 times in Football, Volleyball, Track, Basketball, Softball, and Baseball
• Offer 5/6 volleyball, basketball, and track and host a tournament for each
• High School Band - Numerous 1 ratings - District
• FFA chartered May 98 - 22 State Degree, 18 American Degree recipients
• Speech - I-70 Conference Champs, 16 of 21 years
• Host Santa Fe Elementary Math Invitational
• Individual students consistently in the TOP 10 or better at state level for Speech, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA and Track
• 98% Parents attend Elementary parent/teacher conferences
• 86% Parents attend Jr/Sr parent/teacher conferences.

Brad Hinz, Vice President

• Applicants should consider the salary range between $70,000 - $95,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Multi-year contract available.
• Prior Administrative experience and Educational Specialist Degree at a minimum.
• Required - Missouri Superintendent's Certification or to be received by July 1, 2009.
• Successful candidate will receive paid health insurance benefits life insurance and the availability of voluntary dental and vision insurance.
• Successful candidate will be expected to be a resident of the school district.

Applicants are advised to forward all application materials to Santa Fe R-X Superintendency Search, Missouri Association of Rural Education (MARE), 201 South Holden Street, Suite 202, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093-3400, Attention:  Mrs. Geanine Bloch, Search Consultant, Cell Phone (417) 594-1267; Faxes are directed to Mrs. Bloch at (660) 747-8160, Email: gbloch@moare.com.

Applicants are asked not to 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 Santa Fe R-X Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.  Faxes are directed to Mrs. Geanine Bloch - (660) 747-8160.

Please include:

• Completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference.
• Letter of application directed to the Santa Fe R-X School District Board of Education.  (Include reasons for interest in the position and a description of significant accomplishments over the past five years.
• Evidence of Missouri Superintendent's Certification or eligibility thereof.
• Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file.

Applicants for admission and employment, students and employees of the Santa Fe R-X School District are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities.  Any person implementing Title IX or Section 504 is directed to contact: Jan Roepe, Santa Fe R-X School District, 108 North Chiefs, P.O. Box 197, Alma, Missouri  64001-0197.

A Great Community With

Tremendous


Support and

 Parental   


 Involvement     

DESE "Distinction in Performance" - 100% Eight Years in a Row 

No Child Left Behind "Adequate Yearly Progress" - 100% Six Years in a Row

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