Secondary Counsellor and Alternate to Suspension Program Coordinator

Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?

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 15,900 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 on these lands since time immemorial.

Competition: T-26-375

Location/Dept.:
Inclusive Learning

FTE: 0.6

Start Date:
September 8, 2026

Term of Employment:
Continuing

Posted:
June 16, 2026

Final date to receive applications: 12:00P.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Salary is based on TQS category and years of experience, ranging from $62,445 - $109,520 per year, prorated.

Secondary Counsellor and Alternate to Suspension Program Coordinator

This is an interviewed position.

Contact:
District Principal, Learning Services, Richard Kirincic,  for further information.

The Secondary Counsellor uses strength‑based and trauma‑informed approaches and a universal design framework to support students enrolled in Delta secondary schools. The Secondary Counsellor provides intervention and prevention services, focusing on enhancing students’ development, health promotion, building inclusive, trauma‑informed and enabling school cultures, and empowering students toward positive change. The Secondary Counsellor promotes personal and social development appropriate to developmental stages, counsels students, their families, and the community to foster growth in self‑esteem, responsibility, decision‑making, and social skills.

The Secondary Counsellor promotes equity through the identification and amelioration of environmental and personal barriers to student success. The Secondary Counsellor enhances students’ educational achievement through assistance with the development and implementation of educational plans including Individual Education Plans, Positive Behavior Support Plans, and plays a key role in successful student transitions. The Secondary Counsellor liaises with Learning Services personnel and outside agencies in support of students and families.

• Master’s degree in counselling.
• Successful elementary or secondary level teaching experience.
• Experience using strength‑based, trauma‑informed approaches and a UDL framework.
• Experience developing and implementing Individual Education Plans, Positive Behavior Supports Plans, and Safety Plans.
• Experience with risk assessment such as Violent Threat Risk Assessment.
• Current CPI training an asset.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Copy of valid/pending BC Teaching Certificate
• Additional/supporting documentation

For more information on this position, please email Kevin Vasconcelos, District Principal of Human Resources and Teaching Staff,

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