Position Type: Administration/Superintendent
Date Posted: 10/2/2026
Location: Pleasant Hill District Office - Administration
Superintendent Vacancy
The Pleasant Hill R-III Board of Education is seeking candidates for the position of Superintendent. The Board authorized a transition plan to replace the current superintendent at the end of the [redacted] school year. The new superintendent will begin on July 1, 2027 and take the leadership role in community relations, goal setting, facility planning, curriculum development, and personnel.
District Information Assessed Valuation $290,878,809
Tax Levy $4.5971
Certified Staff 193
Support Staff 99
Administration 18
Enrollment (PreK-12) 1,976
The School BoardMr. John Edenburn, Board President 4/27
Ms. Lori Redwine, Board Vice-President 4/29
Mr. Travis Ross, Board Member 4/27
Mr. David Adamczyk, Treasurer 4/29
Ms. Lisa Vescovi, Board Member 4/29
Mr. Todd Wilson, Board Member 4/28
Mr. Jason Hull, Board Member 4/28
Application Guidelines A complete file will include:
- Completed application form - available via the Pleasant Hill R-III District website
- Letter of application (directed to the Pleasant Hill R-III Board of Education). Include reasons for interest in the position and a description of significant accomplishments of the past few years
- Current resume (include name, title, address and phone numbers of three persons who will serve as references).
- Three letters of reference
- Copies of college/university transcripts or current placement files
- Evidence of Missouri Superintendent's Certification or eligibility thereof
- Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file
- Requires candidate to live within 25 miles of the Pleasant Hill R-3 district.
Position Information: - Superintendent or Central Office experience preferred
- Superintendent's Certificate required
- Doctorate required
- Ten years experience in education with at least 3 years in educational administration
- Salary range: $150,000 - $170,000 depending on experience and education
- Initial contract: Multiple year, 2 years considered
The Board of Education has set the following guideline dates:
Application Due: November 9, 2026
Screening begins: Mid-November, 2026
Anticipated Hire Date: Dec. 15, 2026
Contract to Begin: July 1, 2027
Please send application materials to:
Cathy Jobe, Board of Education Secretary
327 N. McKissock, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
816-540-3161
