Superintendent of Reed City Area Public Schools

The Board of Education for the Reed City Area Public Schools is in search of a new superintendent. This is the preliminary posting; a detailed profile of the ideal candidate will be added on February 19, 2026. We encourage interested applicants to consider this opportunity and submit their application materials after reviewing the candidate profile. 

Reed City is located at the intersection of US-131 and US-10, one hour north of Grand Rapids. It has a small-town atmosphere, friendly downtown, and strong business environment. Michigan’s premier trails - the White Pine and Pere Marquette - intersect in Reed City. This unique crossing makes Reed City one of Michigan’s premier rails to trails communities.

Midwest Yogurt (Yoplait), located in downtown Reed City, is a major employer in the area. Corewell Health Reed City Hospital is Reed City's state-of-the-art medical facility.

Reed City Area Public Schools operates one grades K-4 elementary school (GT Norman), one grades 5-8 middle school (Reed City Middle School), and one grades 9-12 high school (Reed City High School), a virtual learning program, and a 400-acre district forest, where students learn about science firsthand. The district hosts ISD operated GSRP and Headstart programs, as well as a community tuition-based preschool.

Reed City Schools is recognized for its dedicated, exceptional staff and its ongoing pursuit of academic excellence. It is committed to student centered instruction and to caring for the whole child. It has exceptional social work and student support services in every building. A strong band program, winning athletic teams, a successful robotics program – with these programs and more the Reed City Coyotes Lead the Pack.

With the retirement of their current superintendent after six years of distinguished leadership, Reed City is looking for their next great superintendent of schools.

Salary and Contract Information:  The Board will offer a comprehensive, multi-year contract. Compensation will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and requirements of the position. A preliminary salary range of $125,000-$145,000 has been established. A benefits package like that provided to other administrators in the district will be offered.

Application Procedure:  Simply click the "Apply Now" button to begin the application process. Applications can be saved and returned to at a later date for completion and submission. Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on March 17, 2026. No “hard copy,” fax or emailed copies accepted. If requested by the candidate, materials will be treated confidentially through the screening process. Candidate names will become public at the time an interview is scheduled.

Candidates are not to contact board members directly. All questions regarding the search should be directed to Shawn Lewis-Lakin, Consultant, Michigan Association of School Boards, at 734-717-8947 or lewlakmasb@gmail.com.

Application deadline:  4 p.m. March 17

Selection of candidates to interview:  March 23

First round interviews:  April 11

Second round interviews/ Board Selection of Superintendent:  April 16

 Board visitation (if necessary):  TBD

 Start date:  July 1