Superintendent of Schools - Chaffee R-II School District

The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Chaffee R-II Board of Education to conduct a search for their next Superintendent of Schools.  Chaffee R-II School District is located in Scott County (Chaffee) in SE Missouri.

School District Information:

• Elementary Schools - 1 (PK-06)

• Certified Staff - 29
• Student Enrollment - 293
  • High School - 1 (07-12)

• Certified Staff - 25
• Student Enrollment - 270

• Annual Operating Budget – $ 7,387,252.00
• Total Tax Levy - $4.0316 ($ 1.2500 Debt Service included)
• Assessed Valuation - $36,218,790.00
• Reserve Balances – 37.67%
• Administrators – 3
• Support Staff – 25
• MSIP:  Fully Accredited
• District Operated Transportation
• District Contracted Food Service – Upper Crust
• Other Programs:
  • Parents as Teachers Program
  • FBLA, BETA, Robotics (FTC & FRC)
  • A+ Program
  • Online Courses Available
  • Dual Enrollment with SEMO, MAC, TRCC
  • Cape Career & Technical Center
  • Scott-Miss Conference

Application Time Line:

• Applications must be received by – Friday, October 17, 2025
• Screening to begin – Ongoing during the application period
• Interviews Tentative Date – Week of November 3rd
• Anticipated Hire Date – No later than November 11, 2025
• Contract Begins – July 1, 2026

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Salary – Determined by placement on the Indexed Administrative Salary Schedule.
• Administrative experience required/ Central Office administrative experience preferred.
• Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate or eligibility thereof required. 
• Board paid insurance benefits including health, life & a portion of dental.
• Initial two-year contract will be considered.
• Living in the district is preferred.

Application Guidelines:

• Submit a completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference.
• Include a cover letter directed to the Chaffee R-II 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 Chaffee R-II on MARE website (www.moare.com)
• Forward application (Email only) and support materials to:
  • Chaffee R-II Superintendent Search
  • Attn:  Mrs. Mary Beth Scherer, Search Consultant
  • Phone # - (660) 281-7678
  • Fax # - (660) 747-8160
  • Email:  mbscherer@ucmo.edu

Chaffee R-II 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 Chaffee R-II Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.