Superintendent of Schools - Putnam Co. R-I

Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Putnam Co. R-I Board of Education to conduct a search for their next Superintendent of Schools.  Putnam Co. R-I School District is located in Putnam County (Unionville) in Northeast Missouri.

School District Information:

• Elementary PK-05
  • Certified Staff – 30
  • Student Enrollment – 298
• Middle School 06-08
  • Certified Staff – 9
  • Student Enrollment – 140
  • High School 09-12
  • Certified Staff – 20
  • Student Enrollment - 180
• Annual Operating Budget – $10,731,551.00
• Total Tax Levy - $3.6491
• Assessed Valuation - $104,060,219.00
• Reserve Balances – 30.54%
• Administrators - 5
• Support Staff – 46
• MSIP:  Accredited
• District Operated Transportation
• District Operated Food Service
• Other Programs:
  • A+ Program/Dual Credit Courses with NCMC & MWSU
  • Parents as Teachers Program
  • Opened a School Daycare on July 1, 2024
  • Strong Academic, Athletic & Extra-Curricular Traditions
  • Career & Technical Education Classes Offered in District

Application Time Line:

• Applications must be received by – Friday, November 8, 2024
• Screening to begin – Ongoing throughout the process
• Interviews Tentative Date – November 12th-15th, 2024
• Anticipated Hire Date – November 21, 2024
• Contract Begins – July 1, 2025

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience with a Salary Range - $115,000-$135,000. 
• Administrative experience required.  Central Office administrative experience preferred.
• Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate or eligibility thereof required.
• Board paid insurance benefits including health and life.
• Two-year contract will be offered.
• Living in the district is preferred.

Application Guidelines:

• Completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference
• Cover letter directed to the Putnam Co. R-I Board of Education – Include reasons for interest in the position & a description of significant achievements over the past 5 years
• Evidence of Missouri Superintendent Certificate or eligibility thereof
• Current Transcript(s)/Current placement papers or credentials
• Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file
• Selected finalist will provide a copy of their most recent background check in conjunction with contract signing.

Application Procedure:

• Download application for Putnam Co. R-I on MARE website (www.moare.com)
• Forward application (Please email, then mail materials.) and support materials to:
  • Putnam Co. R-I Superintendent Search
  • Attn:  Dr. Jerry Cochran, Search Consultant
  • P.O. Box 271
  • Cole Camp, Missouri 65325
• Other Contact Information:
  • Phone # - (660) 596-3184 or (660) 668-3787
  • Fax # - (660) 747-8160
  • Email:  cochranj115@gmail.com

Putnam Co. R-I School District 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 Putnam Co. R-I Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.