Job Details
Delta School District
Inviting Applications for the Position of
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Delta School District acknowledges that we learn and work on the traditional territory of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations and all of the Coast Salish Peoples who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial
As a result of a retirement, Delta School District is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Schools to commence work August 1, 2026.
The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong, and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 16,000 students and 3,000 employees. The District's mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience. Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.
Expectations and responsibilities of the Assistant Superintendent of Schools:
- Supervise an area/zone of schools.
- Maintain close contact with administrators, school staff
- Provide oversight and support to school principals and administrative staff, ensuring that schools operate effectively, comply with policy and legislation and provide a high-quality learning environment for students and staff.
- Model and mentor effective leadership practices across a variety of settings, including support for leadership development.
- Assist schools and their communities in resolving issues.
- As part of the district leadership team, actively implement the goals and associated actions in the School District’s Vision and Strategic Plan.
- Working closely with the Secretary Treasurer’s Office, oversee the allocation of staffing resources to schools.
- Work collaboratively across departments to support district priorities and help facilitate the successful implementation of key strategic initiatives.
- Represent the Delta School District at a variety of community tables and play a key liaison role with senior leaders of a wide range of community agencies.
- Assist in the development and implementation of district-wide procedures.
- Engage effectively with Rightsholders, Union Partners, and other important community groups and personnel.
- Work with school-level leadership to develop, monitor, and adjust schools’ plans.
- Work directly with, and/or supervise, the work of various district departments; and assume key district and community portfolios as assigned by the Superintendent.
Requirements:
- Outstanding educational leadership experiences in public education.
- An accomplished educator who has demonstrated an ability to build capacity in others and who is focused on collaborative inquiry, professional growth, and developing leaders at all levels of the organization.
- A master's degree in an area such as educational leadership, educational administration or curriculum and program development.
- A deep understanding of the major issues and trends facing public education.
- An approachable leader who offers outstanding administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
- B.C teaching certification.
Salary Range: $202,435 - $224,928
Resumes (including the names of three professional references with contact information) and a
statement of educational leadership philosophy should be forwarded by
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00 pm to:
Doug Sheppard, Superintendent of Schools Email: cmulder@deltaschools.ca
(Only e-mail applications, in WORD or PDF file format, will be accepted) Covering email must specify the position applied for.
(Please ensure your entire application package is included in one attachment)
We appreciate the interest expressed by all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Detailed information about the Delta School District can be obtained from our website at: