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Job Number:  112711
District ID:  338
District:  Couch School District R-I
Job Title:  Superintendent
Job Vacancy Description:  Superintendent
Description:  Couch R-I School District is seeking a new leader for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are looking for a leadership role in a great, rural district with an excellent staff, community and Board of Education, you should apply. Couch R-I School District is located in Oregon County in south central Missouri. School District Information: • Elementary School - (PK-06) Certified Staff – 13 Student Enrollment – 78 • High School – (7-12) Certified Staff – 15 Student Enrollment – 91 • Total Staff – 51 Total Student Enrollment - 169 • Annual Operating Budget – $2,800,000.00 - $2,900,000.00 • Total Tax Levy - $4.1081 • Reserve Balances – 43.89% • Administrators – 3 • Support Staff – 23 • MSIP: Fully Accredited • District Operated Transportation • District Operated Food Service • Other Programs: o Parents as Teachers/ECSE 1:1 Technology/Current River Career & Tech Center o FFA/AG Program, FBLA Program, FCCLA Program o 4 Day School Week/Big Springs Conference o A+ Program/Dual Credit with MSU-West Plains Application Time Line: • Applications will be accepted through June 5, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled between June 8-12. Hiring date will be on or before June 18.• Contract Begins – July 1, 2026 Salary/Benefits Information: • Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $80,000-90,000. • Administrative experience required: • Three years of teaching experience • Three years of building level administrative experience • Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate or eligibility thereof required. • Board paid health insurance benefits • Initial multi-year contract will be considered • Residency not required. Application Guidelines: • Submit a completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference. • Include a cover letter directed to the Couch R-I 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 from our website at https://www.couch.k12.mo.us/ • Forward application and support materials to: o Couch R-I Schools Superintendent Search o Attn: Thomas Smith, Board President o 22206 MO 142 o Myrtle, Missouri 65778 • Other Contact Information: o Phone # - 417-938-4212 o Fax # - 417-938-4267 o Email: tsmith@couchk12.com Couch R-I is an equal opportunity employer. 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 Couch R-I Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.
Number of Openings:  1
Last Revised/Posted:  5/19/2026
Status:  Active
Organization Website:  www.couch.k12.mo.us