The Board of Education for Clintondale Community Schools is conducting a search for its next Superintendent. The expected start date for the new Superintendent is July 1, 2026.
Clintondale Community Schools is located in a diverse and supportive community in Clinton Township, Michigan, northeast of Detroit. The District serves 1,655 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, housed in four buildings, all within one square mile of each other:
Rainbow Early Childhood Center Pre-K, Young 5s, Kindergarten and Childcare Services
Charles C. McGlinnen Elementary K-5
Robbie Hall Parker Elementary Pre-K, K-5
Clintondale Secondary Campus 6-12
Clintondale High School, Clintondale Middle School
and Clintondale iCampus
With 190 employees, including 99 teachers and 17 administrators, Clintondale Community Schools is not just a school district, it is a family. The District also partners with local colleges and universities, including Wayne State University and Macomb Community College, to provide opportunities that help prepare our students for today’s workforce.
The District’s annual operating budget is approximately $30,000,000 and the Foundation Grant per pupil is $10,050, with a General Fund balance projected to be $3,832,956 on June 30, 2026.
Job Summary
Clintondale Community Schools is seeking an innovative and inspirational leader. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and extensive K-12 experience with a passion to serve our school community. The Superintendent will work with the Board of Education to execute and enhance the vision of the strategic plan.
Minimum Qualifications
- Educational administration experience, preferred
- Master’s degree in related field; advanced degree preferred (e.g., Ed.S, Ed.D., Ph.D.)
- Successful experience working with diverse, urban communities
- Proven track record of raising student achievement
- Demonstrated responsiveness to students with learning disabilities
- Michigan Administrative Certificate or equivalent, or the ability to obtain an Administrative Permit
The Board may make exceptions to these qualifications.
Personal Characteristics
- Leads with integrity, modeling the highest ethical standards in all actions and decisions
- Highly responsive; follows up and follows through
- Establishes and demonstrates the value of strong relationships with students, families and the community
- Ability to unite individuals with differing viewpoints around a common goal and vision
- Builds trust in the school district and community
Essential Responsibilities
- Places student achievement and academic excellence at the forefront of all decisions
- Accepts responsibility for decisions and outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability District-wide
- Treats every individual with dignity, respect, empathy, and kindness
- Promotes and enhances a safe, secure, and supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff
- Fosters collaboration and teamwork, building consensus while respectfully navigating diverse perspectives
- Actively engages with the community and builds partnerships with local organizations, municipalities, and businesses to enhance educational opportunities and resources for students
- Able to develop and lead effective executive and administrative teams
- Ability to develop creative solutions to complicated problems
- Recognizes, values and affirms teachers and staff members
- Experience in building relationships with employee groups by developing and retaining high-quality staff
- Actively works to attract and retain students through program excellence, including Career and Technical Education programs
- Performs duties directed by the Board of Education.
Salary and Benefits
The Board of Education will offer a comprehensive, multi-year contract. Compensation will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and requirements of the position.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application at https://www.clintondaleschools.net/SuperintendentSearch. Applications must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on April 30, 2026. Hard copies, emailed copies or faxed copies will NOT be 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 asked to not contact Board members directly. All questions regarding the search should be directed to Lee Walmsley, Director of Human Resources, at (586) 791-6300, extension 3002 or at [email protected].
Search Timeline
Application Deadline April 30, 2026
Selection of Candidates to Interview May 4, 2026
First Round Interviews May 11-12, 2026
Second Round interviews – First Opportunity for Board Selection of Superintendent May 18, 2026
Second Opportunity for Board Selection of Superintendent TBD
Expected Start Date July 1, 2026