Position Details
North Adams-Jerome Public Schools
The Board of Education for North Adams-Jerome is in search of a new superintendent. This is only the preliminary posting; a detailed profile of the ideal candidate will be added at a later date. We encourage interested applicants to refrain from applying until the profile is posted.
Location – North Adams is in Hillsdale County, situated in the southern portion of Michigan, USA. It lies southwest of the state capital, Lansing, and is close to the border with Indiana. North Adams is also near the cities of Jackson to the northeast and Adrian to the southeast.
District – We are the home to the Little Rams Preschool (GRSP Program), we have an excellent FFA program and a growing band program! Our NAJ Athletic Booster Club supports the Rams athletes, and we also receive great community support. We are proud of the work we have accomplished.
Salary and Contract Information
The Board will offer a comprehensive, multi-year contract. Compensation will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and requirements of the position. A preliminary salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 has been established.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application found at .
Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4 : 00 pm on November 18, 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.
Candidates are asked not to contact board members directly. All questions regarding the search should be directed to Scott Morrell, Consultant, Michigan Association of School Boards, at 586.872.9638 or .
Application deadline November 18, 2025
Selection of candidates to interview November 24, 2025
First round interviews December 2-6
Second round interviews / First Opportunity for Board Selection of Superintendent December 9-13
Start date January 1, 2026
Superintendent • Hillsdale