Superintendent Vacancy

PLEASANT HILL R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pleasant Hill, Missouri

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 2026-2027 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 Board

Mr. 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:  

1. Completed application form - available via the Pleasant Hill R-III District website
2. 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
3. Current resume (include name, title, address and phone numbers of three persons who will serve as references).
4. Three letters of reference
5. Copies of college/university transcripts or current placement files
6. Evidence of Missouri Superintendent's Certification or eligibility thereof
7. Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file
8. 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

Or email to: cjobe@phr3.org 

816-540-3161

The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does  not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry,  disability or age.

Pleasant Hill R-III School District is a regular school district located in Cass County with 5 schools, 152 teachers and 2,191 students. Total Revenue is $26,019,000 and is trending up. Pleasant Hill R-III School District spends $10,114 per student per year on instruction.