The Oak Park Board of Education is seeking a Superintendent to begin work in July/August, 2026.
The Board is assisted in the search by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB).
Oak Park is located in suburban Oakland County, Michigan, just north of Detroit. The Oak Park
School District’s nearly 3,000 students are served at Einstein, Key and Pepper elementary schools
(grades K-5), Lessenger Early Childhood Center (GSRP - Early Kindergarten), the Oak Park
Preparatory Academy (grades 6-8), Oak Park High School (grades 9-12), and NOVA (grades 6-12).
The district boasts an abundance of educational and extra-curricular programs to meet the needs
of all learners. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves academically, explore
comprehensive course offerings and take risks to discover their individual gifts.
The Board of Education of Oak Park Schools seeks a superintendent who is a strong leader, has
strong financial skills, and will be an effective communicator with staff and community. The
educational leader will actively work with the Board and community to set and reach goals. The
new Superintendent should be an instructional leader and a creative problem solver. This
educational leader should be honest, ethical, and friendly.
Please visit the website at https://www.oakparkschools.org/ for further information about Oak
Park Schools.
Salary and Contract Information
The District will offer a competitive wage and benefit package (salary range $190,000 to
$220,000) that reflects the experience and education of the candidate chosen as the next
Superintendent.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application by clicking on the "Apply Now" button. Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on June 23, 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.
Questions and further information concerning the Superintendent Search Process is available
from Dr. Rodney Green, Search Consultant, Michigan Association of School Boards:
rodgreen11@gmail.com, 810-852-1189.
Timeline
Posting Closes: Tuesday, June 23 at 4:00 pm
Candidate Selection: Monday, June 29
First Round Interviews: July 16 & 20
Second Round Interviews: July 27
Approximate Start Date: August 1