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Superintendent of Schools-Job Opening & Application Process

Macon R-1 School District, located in Macon, Missouri, serves a community that values education and community involvement, serving nearly 1,200 students. The district has one elementary, middle, and high school. In addition, the district is home to the Career Technical Education Center serving students from seven other school districts. The district is set on 45 acres in the heart of the Macon community.  

Overview of the District: 

  1. The district has an average classroom size of 18. 
  2. Community engagement and support are very high, with strong partnerships with local businesses and community organizations. 
  3. Macon R-1 is the second largest employer in the city. 
  4. A Career Ladder program has been established and set in place. 
  5. There is a strategic CSIP, with completed areas of improvement and room for growth. 
  6. The district has a supportive Tiger Maws/Booster Club for activities and athletics. 
  7. The district has a robust Dual Credit program, offering up to 44 credits for juniors and seniors as they prepare for their collegiate careers. Students also have the ability to apply to our MACTEC programs, with programs ranging from Health Occupations to Welding. A full list of the programs are linked here: https://careercenter.macon.k12.mo.us/academics
  8. The district has award-winning extracurricular activity programs such as the Macon Marching Tigers,  recently state- ranked Macon Tigerette softball team,  active FFA/SkillsUSA teams, and state-qualifying Wrestling athletes, just to name a few of our high achieving programs. 

Location: 

Macon School District is strategically located on Highways 36 and 63 in North Central Missouri, with a population of  around 5,500 citizens. Macon boasts a number of well-known restaurants and retail businesses, as well as convenient access to healthcare and other everyday amenities. Access to outdoor recreation is also a bonus, as Macon is home to the Long Branch Lake and State Park.  

Position Information:  

  • Salary range: Negotiable based on experience 
  • Initial Contract: Multiple Year
  • Superintendent Certification Required or Proof of Eligibility of Certification 
  • District Residency Required 
  • Central Office Experience Required 

Applications Must Include: Resume, Completed Application, Copies of all University Transcripts, Documentation of Missouri Superintendent's Certification or Eligibility of Certification, Other information as deemed appropriate by the candidate. 

Application Submission: 
Applications must be emailed and mailed to EdGovLead Transition Services, 2200 SW Opossum Hollow Road, Blue Springs, MO, 64015. Please request an application from Dr. Jim Hinson or Dr. Tracy Bottoms via email. 
Dr. Tracy Bottoms at tracy.bottoms@edgovlead.com Phone Number: 573-600-0500 
Dr. Jim Hinson at jim.hinson@edgovlead.com Phone Number: 816-719-6003 

Search Timeline: 
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
Interviews: Week of December 7, 2026
Date of Board action for employment: December 2026
Contract beginning date: July, 2027