District Job Openings

Current Job Openings

Special Education Process Coordinator

The St. Elizabeth R-IV School District is seeking to hire a Special Education Process Coordinator/504 Coordinator for the 2026-2027 School year. Job duties include, but are not limited to, directing and coordinating the Special Education process from screening through identification, IEP development, and placement to ensure: Appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities. District compliance with State and Federal regulations. . Salary will be commensurate with experience. A complete application will include proof of special education certification, a cover letter, a resume, and a certified teacher's application located on our website. For more information, please contact Mrs. Ashley Musick at 573-493-2246.

Superintendent

Due to the retirement of our current superintendent, the St. Elizabeth R-IV District is seeking applicants for Superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year.

Application Procedure

  • Cover letter directed to the Board of Education. Please include your reasons for interest in this position, as well as a summary of your major accomplishments over the past five years.

  • Completed Application, including three letters of recommendation.

  • Evidence of the Missouri Superintendent's certificate or eligibility thereof

  • Current Transcripts

  • Any other supporting documents that may enhance your application

Please mail or email these documents to:

St. Elizabeth R-IV School District Attention: Val Kesel, Board Secretary Email:val@ste.k12.mo.us P.O. Box 68 St. Elizabeth, MO 65075

Applications may be found at

https://www.ste.k12.mo.us/page/district-job-openings

Timeline

Application Due Date:                October 24, 2025 Screening to Begin:             November 3-6 Tentative Interview Date:                       November 10 -18 Anticipated Hire Date:                 November 19, 2025 Contract Begins:             July 1, 2026

Salary/Benefits/Certification Requirements

  • Missouri superintendent’s certification is required

  • Partially paid health insurance

  • Initial two-year contract

  • Salary range based on experience, $90,000-$115,000

 Applicants are asked not to contact any members of the school board; rather, direct any other questions to Doug Kempker, Superintendent, doug@ste.k12.mo.us

Substitute Teacher
The St. Elizabeth R-IV School District is accepting applications for substitute teachers.  Qualified applicants must have completed at least 36 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited, academic degree-granting college or university. Verification of these hours must be provided with an original transcript from each institution the applicant has attended.  Interested applicants should download the district’s certified application and submit a resume to Doug Kempker, Superintendent, PO BOX 68, St. Elizabeth, MO 65075 or email doug@ste.k12.mo.us

Substitute Bus Drivers
The St. Elizabeth R-IV School District is accepting applications for substitute bus drivers. Interested applicants should submit the district’s ​non-certified application to Doug Kempker, Superintendent, PO BOX 68, St. Elizabeth, MO 65075 or email doug@ste.k12.mo.us

School Bus Route Driver
The St. Elizabeth R-IV School District is accepting applications for a bus driver. This route is morning only. Interested applicants should submit the district’s non-certified application to Doug Kempker, Superintendent, PO BOX 68, St. Elizabeth, MO 65075, or email doug@ste.k12.mo.us

K-12 Music Teacher

St. Elizabeth R-IV School District is accepting applications for a K-12 Vocal & Instrumental Music Teacher. The District is a rural community with outstanding community support located 27 miles south of Jefferson City. The current band program is well-established and highly respected throughout Central Missouri. St. Elizabeth was named the #1 public school in the 2024 Missouri APR.

Applicants must hold a valid Missouri teacher certificate in the subject and grade area and must pass a background check. If interested, please get in touch with Mrs. Ashley Musick, Principal, by phone at (573)493-2246 or email at amusick@ste.k12.mo.us

All applicants may apply at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3310/STE/4030253/Certified_Staff_Application.pdf

The District is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. The District is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of education, recruiting, hiring, retention, promotion and contracted service. In accordance with law, the District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities.