Superintendent, Wayne-Westland Community Schools

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is a proud and historic district located in Wayne County, Michigan. As we say in Wayne-Westland, “Great Futures Start Right Here.” Our mission - developed in partnership with parents and the six communities we serve (Wayne, Westland, Canton, Inkster, Romulus, and Dearborn Heights) - is to educate and prepare all students to become knowledgeable, responsible, and contributing members of a global society.

With an enrollment of approximately 9,452 students,

Wayne-Westland is one of the largest school districts in Michigan. We operate 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, and two comprehensive high schools, along with an early childhood center, an alternative education campus, a state-of-the-art career and technical center, and a senior citizen center.

The District employs 1,658 staff members, including 733 teachers, 75 administrators, and a dedicated team of support staff in secretarial, paraprofessional, custodial, maintenance, transportation, and food service roles - all employed directly by Wayne-Westland Community Schools. Our annual operating budget is $143.7 million, with a per‑pupil foundation allowance of $10,050 and a projected fund balance of $33.5 million.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and inspirational superintendent who exemplifies the following qualities:

• Demonstrates integrity and strong ethical standards in all actions and decisions
• Is approachable, visible, and accessible to students, staff, families, and the community
• Possesses strong financial acumen, ensuring the District’s financial health, stability, and long‑term sustainability
• Attracts, develops, and retains students and high‑quality staff
• Holds self and others to high standards of performance and accountability
• Is deeply student‑centered, consistently placing students at the forefront of decision‑making
• Ensures a safe, secure, and supportive learning and working environment
• Treats all individuals with dignity and respect
• Leads with kindness, empathy, professionalism, and authenticity
• Builds trust and fosters collaboration, teamwork, and consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Maintains a whole‑child focus, supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of every student

Interested candidates should complete and submit the Michigan Leadership Institute online application found at  or  Completed online applications must be submitted no later than Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. No “hard copy,” faxed or emailed copies will be accepted. Materials will be treated confidentially through the screening process only upon the written request of the candidate.

All questions regarding the search process should be directed to the search consultant, MLI Regional President John Silveri, at  or

• Educational administrative experience
• Master’s degree in a related field; advanced degree (e.g., Ed.S., Ed.D., Ph.D.) preferred
• Michigan Administrative Certificate or equivalent
• Broad and diversified work experience; classroom experience preferred
• Alternative qualifications as deemed acceptable by the Board of Education