Deadline: February 28, 2023
District/Organization: Pine River Area Schools/MASB
Position/Type: Superintendent, full time
Salary: $110,000-$130,000

Position Details

Superintendent of Schools

The Board of Education for Pine River Area Schools is in search of a new superintendent. This is the preliminary posting; a detailed profile of the ideal candidate will be added in mid-January 2023. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply after reviewing the detailed profile.

Pine River Area Schools serve the communities of Tustin, Luther, and Leroy. Adjacent to the Huron-Manistee National Forest, the area is a year-round scenic and outdoor recreation destination and offers a variety of rural and village living options. With US-131 running through its center, the Pine River area is twenty minutes from Cadillac and thirty minutes from Big Rapids (home to Ferris State University). Shopping, entertainment, recreational, cultural, and post-secondary educational opportunities are all convenient and accessible.

The Pine River Area Schools educates 971 students in three buildings, grades K-3, grades 4-7, and grades 8-12. The school community is close knit and caring. Successful approval of bond proposals in 2016 and 2020 is evidence of the strong community support for Pine River Area Schools. School activities and athletics enjoy strong parental support. Teachers and staff members across job categories are deeply committed and caring. A commitment to educating the whole child is evident across the district.

The mission of the Pine River Areas Schools is to “foster a safe and challenging educational environment where students can become independent, responsible and productive citizens in a changing society.”

Pine River Area Schools collaborate and receive support from the Wexford Missaukee Intermediate School District.

Salary and Contract Information

The Board will offer a comprehensive, multi-year contract. Compensation will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate and the requirements of the position. A preliminary salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 has been established.

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 4:00 pm on February 28, 2023. 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.org.

Search Timeline

E-mail: lewlakmasb@gmail.com