OPEN POSITION:                         R-III Aspiring Administrator

START DATE:                              2026/2027 School Year

PRIMARY FUNCTION:                   A program designed to provide meaningful professional development and hands-on administrative/teacher leader experience under the guidance of practicing administrators/teacher leaders for individuals interested in pursuing educational leadership experience.  Your commitment to the R-III Aspire Program and to our District is valued and appreciated.  We wish you continued success as you pursue your goal to become a future instructional leader in the Lincoln County R-III School District.  Currently, being a participant in the R-III Aspire Program is NOT an eligibility requirement for consideration as a District administrator/teacher leader position.

QUALIFICATIONS:           

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in major area of study
• Administrative Missouri Certificate held or eligible, preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• Attend all monthly meetings, prepared to learn and engage in dialogue.
• Arrange approved shadowing with building principal.
  • Participants are required to complete up to 18 hours of shadowing with a building principal
  • Attend one (1) Board of Education meeting 
• Complete an approved administrative project
  • Projects may be building/district related and completed in conjunction with his/her building principal/district administrator.
• Participate in Adaptive Schools Training

** Program is contingent on enrollmet numbers**