Royal Oak Schools – Superintendent Posting 
The Royal Oak Schools Board of Education is seeking a Superintendent to begin work on July 1, 2025. 

The Board is assisted in the search by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) with Dr. Rod Green as the consultant. Royal Oak, located in Oakland County, boasts a vibrant downtown with exceptional restaurants and welcoming parks. This family-friendly community offers a warm, engaging atmosphere that attracts residents and visitors alike. It is considered one of the best places to live in Michigan. The Royal Oak School District has a 100-year tradition of providing excellent education. It serves 4,854 students with a budget of $86,000,000. The District recently created a Strategic Plan for 2023-28 which includes goals of fostering an impactful learning community where students will be embraced, accepted, challenged, and prepared, strengthening community connections, optimizing financial and physical resources, and attracting and retaining quality staff. They believe that together with the community, they help develop growth-minded students who can adapt in a dynamic world as they learn. Royal Oak is truly a “Community of Excellence”. 

The Board of Education of Royal Oak 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 friendly, honest, and ethical.

Salary and Contract Information 

The District will offer a competitive wage and benefit package (salary/annuity range $190,000 to $215,000) 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 found at https://masb.myrevelus.com/ ;

Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4 pm on May 1, 2025. 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.

Search Timeline

Application Deadline, 5/1/2025 

Application Review by Board, 5/9/2025 

First Round Interviews, 5/13 and 14/2025

Open House for Community and Staff to meet Final Candidates, 5/16/2025

Second Round Interviews/Opportunity for Board Selection of Superintendent, 5/16/2025 

Board Visitation (if necessary), TBD

Second Opportunity for Board Selection of Superintendent, TBD

Start Date, July 1, 2025