Employment
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Job Opportunities
Thank you for expressing an interest in the Holden R-III School District.
Certified Employment Opportunities -
Choose "Current Certified Openings" from the left menu
Support Staff Employment Opportunities
Applicants may apply by filling out a non-certified application (in the left menu) or by requesting an application from Tracy Shumate at the Holden R-III Central Office
1612 S. Main, Holden, MO 64040
tshumate@holdenschools.org
816-850-4444, ext. 5250
Holden R-3 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Holden R-III District has the following non-certified opening for the 2024-25 school year:
Assistant Superintendent
The Holden R-III School District is seeking a qualified professional to serve as Assistant Superintendent for the 2025-26 school year, who can build on the district's legacy and mission by ensuring an excellent education for all students. Future advancement to the superintendency is intended with this position, dependent upon training, performance, and evaluation.
Position Purpose:
To assist the Superintendent in every aspect of school leadership and to inspire, lead, guide and direct members of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
Minimum qualifications:
• Specialist degree or higher in educational administration required
• Valid Missouri administrator certificate required
• Valid Missouri superintendent certification preferred
• Extensive successful teaching experience required
• Experience as a head building principal required
Assistant Supt Job Description
Substitute Teacher
To substitute teach within the Holden R-III School District, you must be on file as a substitute teacher. In addition to substitute teachers, the Holden R-III School District utilizes substitutes for paraprofessional staff (clerical and classroom aides) as well as nursing staff.
- Applications for substitute teaching are accepted throughout the year. Application packets are available at Central Office or you may request an application packet be mailed to you by sending your name and address to Tracy Shumate at tshumate@holdenschools.org
How to Apply
External Candidates
Applications for all open certified positions are only accepted through the online application process. To Apply: View open Teaching positions and submit an online application. New Applicants will need to create an account. Once you complete the application, you will submit it to us electronically. You will receive an email, which acknowledges receipt of your online application.
Support/Non-Certified Staff
Support/Non-Certified Staff Job Openings are listed above. Support/Non-Certified Staff may apply by completing an application. Submit your application to Central Office or mail it to Holden R-III School District, 1612 S. Main, Holden, MO 64040.
Current District Certified Personnel
Transfer requests are accepted by emailing Tracy Shumate at tshumate@holdenschools.org. You must specify an open position in which you are interested in when submitting a transfer request.
Other Employment Opportunities
O.P.S. Custodial, Maintenance & Grounds Services Applications for custodial, maintenance & grounds positions available through O.P.S. may be filled out and submitted online at http://www.opsmaintains.com/
