Superintendent of Schools - Northeast Randolph Co. R-IV School District

The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Northeast Randolph R-IV Board of Education to conduct a search for their next Superintendent of Schools.  Northeast Randolph R-IV School District is located in Randolph County (Cairo) in NE Missouri.

School District Information:

Elementary Schools - 1 (PK-05)
Certified Staff - 1
Student Enrollment - 164

High School - 1 (06-12)
Certified Staff - 18
Student Enrollment - 163

• Annual Operating Budget – $ 5,230,196.00
• Total Tax Levy - $4.7283 ($ .8700 Debt Service included)
• Assessed Valuation - $36,950,830.00
• Reserve Balances – 32.6%
• Administrators – 4
• Support Staff – 29
• MSIP:  Fully Accredited
• District Operated Transportation
• District Contracted Food Service – Opaa! Food Management
• Other Programs:
  • Parents as Teachers Program
  • FBLA, NHS, Drama
  • A+ Program
  • Online Courses Offered - LAUNCH
  • Dual Enrollment
  • Moberly Area Technical Center & Macon Area Career & Technical Education Center

Application Time Line:

• Applications must be received by – Monday, November 3, 2025
• Screening to begin – Ongoing during the application period
• Interviews Tentative Date – November 17, 2025
• Anticipated Hire Date – November 19, 2025
• Contract Begins – July 1, 2026

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Salary Range: Minimum - $95,000. 
• 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 two-year contract may 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 Northeast Randolph R-IV 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 Northeast Randolph R-IV on MARE website (www.moare.com)
• Forward application (Email only) and support materials to:
  • Northeast Randolph R-IV Superintendent Search
  • Attn:  Dr. Jerry Cochran, Search Consultant
  • Phone # - (660) 596-3184
  • Fax # - (660) 747-8160
  • Email:  cochranj115@gmail.com

Northeast Randolph R-IV 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 Northeast Randolph R-IV Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.