Job Description

Plainfield Public Schools: Assistant Principal

Plainfield Public Schools is seeking an accomplished and collaborative educational leader to serve as Assistant Principal of Plainfield High School. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position compensated in accordance with the Plainfield Administrative Association contract. The salary range for the 2025-2026 school year is $139,367 to $148,655, increasing in 2026-2027 to $143,548 to $153,115, commensurate with experience.


Plainfield High School is a comprehensive high school enrolling 498 students. The administrative team includes one Principal, one full-time Assistant Principal, and one Student Services Dean who also supports school-wide discipline. The district employs a full-time Athletic Director who works in partnership with the high school leadership team.


Position Overview

The Assistant Principal will support the overall administration, instructional leadership, student services, and operational management of Plainfield High School. The successful candidate will be a visible, student-centered leader committed to fostering a positive school climate, promoting high-quality instruction, and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.


Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to promote continuous improvement and student achievement. Support effective teaching practices through supervision, evaluation, coaching, and professional development. Assist in the coordination and implementation of school-wide discipline, attendance, and student support systems in collaboration with the Student Services Dean. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a safe, inclusive, and orderly school environment. Collaborate with the Principal, administrative team, Athletic Director, faculty, staff, families, and community partners to advance school priorities. Support daily school operations, including scheduling, supervision, and crisis response. Uphold district policies, procedures, and expectations while contributing to long-term school improvement planning.

Qualifications and Desired Qualities

Valid Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certification (092) or eligibility. Demonstrated experience as an instructional leader with a deep understanding of effective teaching and learning. Strong knowledge of curriculum design, assessment practices, and data-informed decision-making. Proven success in building relationships with students, staff, and families. Ability to promote a positive school culture that supports academic, social, and emotional growth. Skill in managing student discipline fairly, consistently, and proactively. Capacity to work collaboratively within a leadership team while demonstrating independent problem-solving and sound judgment. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Timeline and Application Process

This posting will close on December 5. Interviews will take place between December 5 and the end of the calendar year, with the goal of appointing a candidate able to begin at the start of Semester 2, at the end of January.


Applicants will apply for this position through the district's new RedRover hiring platform. A link to the application will be provided here:

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/Plainfield

This position is not posted on the district's usual Frontline site, as Plainfield Public Schools is transitioning all hiring processes to RedRover as of the first of the year.


Plainfield Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly qualified staff.


Candidates with Questions should reach out to Mrs. Natasha Hutchinson at

860-564-6457