Per Diem Substitute School Administrator - District Wide

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools in Bristol, CT is seeking a Per Diem Substitute School Administrator to cover for the Principal and/or Assistant Principal on an on-call basis. This role relies on a substitute administrator pool; there are no set hours, and assignments vary by district and building needs.

The primary duty is to maintain a safe, orderly environment by supervising students and staff, handling incidents, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher preferred in education administration.
• Prior experience in a K-12 school setting.
• Experience supervising students and managing student behavior preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site administrative coverage and presence in the absence of the building Principal and/or Assistant Principal(s).
• Actively supervises students throughout the building and assists staff as needed.
• Responds to emergencies and implements crisis procedures, including lockdowns and evacuations.
• Fields calls and communications from parents/guardians and coordinates with school staff on health and safety matters.

Skills

K-12 school experience

Student behavior management

Emergency response familiarity

Education

Master's degree preferred

Sixth-Year preferred

CT Intermediate Administrator certification (092)

Tools

Educational software familiarity

Job description

Per Diem Substitute School Administrator District Wide JobID: 7834

• Position Type: Substitute/ Administrator
• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: Board of Education
• Date Available: ASAP

POSITION TITLE:

PER DIEM SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

DEPARTMENT:

ADMINISTRATION

REPORTS TO:

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, CHIEF OF TALENT MANAGEMENT OR THE BUILDING PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATOR TO WHOM ASSIGNED FOR THE DAY

SUMMARY:

Provides temporary, on-call administrative coverage in a school building on a per diem basis, filling in for the Principal and/or Assistant Principal as needed. Individuals in this role are called upon from a substitute administrator pool; there are no set or guaranteed hours, and assignments, frequency, and duration vary significantly depending on district and building needs. The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive school environment by actively supervising students and staff, managing student behavior, responding to emergencies, and communicating with parents/guardians. This role does not carry the ongoing instructional leadership, personnel management, budget, or long-term planning responsibilities of the regularly assigned building administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the building on a given day.

• Provides on-site administrative coverage and presence in the absence of the building Principal and/or Assistant Principal(s).
• Actively supervises students throughout the building, including classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, recess/outdoor areas, arrival and dismissal, and extracurricular or after-school activities as assigned.
• Monitors the general operation of the building and provides direction and support to certified and support staff to ensure a smooth school day.
• Responds to student behavioral incidents, including de-escalation, disciplinary decisions consistent with the district's code of conduct, and documentation of incidents.
• Serves as the primary administrator on-site for emergency situations (medical, safety, or security), implementing established emergency response and crisis procedures, including lockdowns, evacuations, and medical emergencies.
• Fields and responds to phone calls, walk-ins, and other communications from parents/guardians regarding student attendance, behavior, dismissal, and other day-to-day concerns.
• Coordinates with the school nurse, front office, and support staff on student health, attendance, dismissal, and safety matters.
• Communicates promptly with the Superintendent, Central Office, and/or the regularly assigned administrator regarding significant incidents, decisions made, and matters requiring follow-up.
• Ensures building safety and security protocols are followed, including visitor check-in and supervision of building access points.
• Maintains professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling student records, disciplinary matters, and sensitive family communications.
• Reviews building-specific schedules, procedures, and emergency plans at the start of each assignment.
• Completes end-of-assignment notes summarizing incidents, decisions, and items requiring follow-up by the regularly assigned administrator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides real-time supervision and direction to students and building staff during the assignment period, in accordance with district policy and applicable law. This position does not typically carry out ongoing personnel functions such as hiring, formal performance evaluation, or progressive discipline of employees, which remain the responsibility of the regularly assigned administrator; immediate conduct or safety concerns are addressed on the spot and referred for formal follow-up as appropriate.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree preferred, Sixth-Year preferred
• Prior experience in a K-12 school setting
• Experience supervising students and managing student behavior strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Connecticut Intermediate Administrator (092) certification preferred. Candidates who hold a valid State and district background check, fingerprinting, and clearance are required prior to placement in the substitute administrator pool.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with students, staff, parents/guardians, district administrators, and emergency responders, including under time pressure.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic mathematical skills sufficient to manage attendance counts, schedules, and related day-to-day administrative tasks.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications, including e-mail, student information systems, and building intercom/communication systems, sufficient to look up schedules and contact information and to log incidents.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to assess situations quickly, exercise sound independent judgment, remain calm under pressure, and make timely decisions regarding student safety and behavior, often with limited advance notice or prior familiarity with the specific building, staff, or students.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to build rapport quickly with unfamiliar students and staff. Flexibility and adaptability to varying school environments, grade levels, and building-specific procedures. Strong de-escalation and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to perform duties with awareness of, and adherence to, all district requirements, Board of Education policies, and the State of Connecticut Educator Standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear, and must be able to move quickly throughout the building, including stairs, in response to incidents. Some occasional lifting or moving is required which normally would not exceed ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some driving may be required to travel between assigned school buildings. Frequent writing is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work takes place in a school environment where the noise level may range from quiet to moderate or loud. The specific building, grade level, and day-to-day environment will vary significantly from one assignment to the next.

NATURE OF ASSIGNMENT / SCHEDULE:

This is a per diem, on-call position. Individuals selected for the substitute administrator pool are contacted and assigned on an as-needed basis when building coverage is required. There is no guarantee of a minimum or maximum number of days, hours, or assignments; the frequency and scope of assignments vary significantly based on district need and staff availability. Assignments may be for a partial day, full day, or multiple consecutive days, and may occur at any school building within the district.

SALARY:

$550 per day. This is a per diem, on-call position; it does not include benefits.