Job Description:
Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Bucklin R-II Board of Education to conduct a search for their next Superintendent of Schools.  Bucklin R-II School District is located in Linn County (Bucklin) in Northeast Missouri.
School District Information:

• Elementary PK-05
  • Certified Staff – 9
  • Student Enrollment – 60
  • High School 06-12
  • Certified Staff – 11
  • Student Enrollment - 52
• Annual Operating Budget – $2,509,550.00
• Total Tax Levy - $5.3467
• Assessed Valuation - $13,838,511.00
• Reserve Balances – 34.80%
• Administrators - 2
• Support Staff – 12
• MSIP:  Accredited
• District Operated Transportation
• District Provided Food Service
• Other Programs:
  • A+ Program/Dual Credit Courses with NCMC
  • Parents as Teachers Program
  • 4 Day School Week
  • Strong Academic, Athletic & Extra-Curricular Traditions
  • Career & Technical Education Classes Offered at Brookfield Area Career and Technical Center

Application Time Line:

• Applications must be received by – Wednesday, February 5, 2025
• Screening to begin – Ongoing throughout the process
• Interviews Tentative Date – February 11-13, 2025
• Anticipated Hire Date – February 13, 2025
• Contract Begins – July 1, 2025

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience with a Salary Range - $85,000-$100,000. 
• 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 considered.

Application Guidelines:

• Completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference
• Cover letter directed to the Bucklin R-II 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 Bucklin R-II on MARE website (www.moare.com)
• Forward application (Please email, then mail materials.) and support materials to:
  • Bucklin R-II Superintendent Search
  • Attn:  Mrs. Mary Beth Scherer, Search Consultant
  • 306 S Sunset Hills Drive
  • Concordia, Missouri 64020
• Other Contact Information:
  • Phone # - (660) 281-7678
  • Fax # - (660) 747-8160
  • Email:  mbscherer@ucmo.edu

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