Associate Superintendent Position

Reports to the VP of Education and serves as a member of the Michigan Conference Office of Education leadership team

The Associate Superintendent advances the Michigan Conference Key3:

1. 1. Bringing students the to foot of the Cross
2. 2. Quality at all levels
3. 3. Trainings students in the message and mission of the SDA church

This role ensures that instructional practice, professional growth, and school improvement reflect both Adventist identity and high academic standards.

The Associate Superintendent position is a system-level administrator and instructional leader whose primary focus is strengthening teaching, learning, and instructional leadership across k-12 schools.  While fully a superintendent role with administrative tasks, this position emphasizes instructional coaching, instructional evaluation, and pedagogical support.

The role partners closely with principals as instructional thought partners, supporting curriculum alignment, instructional improvement, and professional growth.  Technology and emerging tools (including responsible AI use) are leveraged to support instruction, streamline systems, and reduce administrative burden. 

Regular school visits, participation in evaluations and accreditation, attendance at school board meetings as feasible, and occosional preaching or presentations for education emphasis are expected. 

Key responsibilities include:

support principals and teachers through instructional coaching, feedback, and evaluation.

Promote high quality mission aligned (Ellen White's book "Education) instructional practices across K-12.

Support data-informed instruction (NWEA) and continuous improvement.

Lead and support professional learning for educators and leaders

Participate in evaluations, accreditation, and certification processes

Work with local boards, conference departments and leadership teams

participiate in hiring 

process administrative issues within schools

Qualifications:

• Committed Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing
• Active member of their church
• Demonstrate expertise in curriculum, instruction, and instructional leadership
• NAD professionally certified teacher or standard certification and willing to obtain professional level
• Masters degree in educational administration or curriculum and instruction preferred with willingness to obtain masters degree if not currently held

Personal Attributes:

Spiritually grounded and mission driven

instructionally focused with a growth mindset

High levels of EQ, IQ, and RQ

Clear communicator

Organized, professional, and trustworthy

Comfortable engaging in difficult conversations with grace and clarity

High level of interpersonal skill capability which is utilized in office environment, schools, boards, and mentoring

Terms of employment:

Full-time, 12 month position

Compensations and benefits per denominational policy

Travel required throughout the State of Michigan

Application Requirements:

Cover letter

Resume or CV

Philosophy of education statement 

Four professional references (Including current pastor)

Send to:

Jeremy Hall:  jhall@misda.org

Applications accepted until March 11, 2026, or until filled.