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Education Manager roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, giving Australian professionals a direct path to roles overseeing curriculum, training programs, or institutional learning strategy.
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Get Access To All JobsServing pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, Donoghue is the second public elementary campus of the University of Chicago Charter School Corporation. Donoghue, which opened in 2005, is a college preparatory campus committed to professional development, inquiry, and high expectations for all staff and students. Donoghue serves as a catalyst for community building by offering programs for students and families beyond the school day.
Position Summary:
This position will support specialized instruction and case management for students with disabilities. This position supports special education teachers, general education teachers, and support staff in identifying, developing, and implementing curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies designed to improve the learning of students with disabilities (diverse learners). This position requires a professional who works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of the Campus Director in partnership with the UCCS Network Director of Special Education.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and distribute calendar of all annual reviews and evaluations to comply with IDEA timelines, and provide updates as needed.
- Chair and coordinate all IEPs and 504s.
- Ensure parents and students receive all meeting paperwork and understand the IEP and 504.
- Monitor and ensure implementation of all IEP services, accommodations and progress monitoring.
- Obtain IEPs and special education files for newly enrolled students and coordinate services for new students.
- Ensure all IEPs are relevant and compliant with Federal and State Law.
- Coach staff on how to interpret and write quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPS).
- Meet regularly with School Director the UCCS Network Director of Special Education to collaborate, communicate, and continuously improve the special education program.
- Meet regularly with special education teachers, monitor IEP work and provide feedback on IEPs.
- Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities that promote achievement for diverse learners.
- Design professional development for administrators, teachers, and support staff in areas including curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, and working with students with challenging behavior.
- Collaborate with both special education and general education teachers in planning for student learning outcomes based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student’s current knowledge and skill level, support student learning goals, and assess student progress.
- Advise special education teachers on best practices in collaboration with general education teachers and co-teaching methods.
- Provides consultation to school staff working with diverse learners in the following areas: instruction, assessment, curriculum, communication, behavior, organization, use of visual systems, self-management, sensory needs, social skills and the design of the physical environment in the classroom and remote learning strategies.
- Actively participate as an advisor, resource specialist, and facilitator in faculty, grade level, department, and/or professional learning community meetings.
- Other responsibilities as needed.
Position Qualifications:
- Commitment to the success and achievement of all students, and especially diverse learners.
- Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS I endorsement required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience serving as a Case Manager required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience serving as a Special Education Teacher required.
- Substantial experience serving in an urban teaching environment preferred.
- Substantial experience successfully coaching other teachers to improve instructional practice, either in general education or special education.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the delivery of special education and related services.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
- Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000
The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.
Benefits
UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.
UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.
Serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, Donoghue is the second public elementary campus of the University of Chicago Charter School Corporation. Donoghue, which opened in 2005, is a college preparatory campus committed to professional development, inquiry, and high expectations for all staff and students. Donoghue serves as a catalyst for community building by offering programs for students and families beyond the school day.
Position Summary:
This position will support specialized instruction and case management for students with disabilities. This position supports special education teachers, general education teachers, and support staff in identifying, developing, and implementing curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies designed to improve the learning of students with disabilities (diverse learners). This position requires a professional who works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of the Campus Director in partnership with the UCCS Network Director of Special Education.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and distribute calendar of all annual reviews and evaluations to comply with IDEA timelines, and provide updates as needed.
- Chair and coordinate all IEPs and 504s.
- Ensure parents and students receive all meeting paperwork and understand the IEP and 504.
- Monitor and ensure implementation of all IEP services, accommodations and progress monitoring.
- Obtain IEPs and special education files for newly enrolled students and coordinate services for new students.
- Ensure all IEPs are relevant and compliant with Federal and State Law.
- Coach staff on how to interpret and write quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPS).
- Meet regularly with School Director the UCCS Network Director of Special Education to collaborate, communicate, and continuously improve the special education program.
- Meet regularly with special education teachers, monitor IEP work and provide feedback on IEPs.
- Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities that promote achievement for diverse learners.
- Design professional development for administrators, teachers, and support staff in areas including curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, and working with students with challenging behavior.
- Collaborate with both special education and general education teachers in planning for student learning outcomes based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student’s current knowledge and skill level, support student learning goals, and assess student progress.
- Advise special education teachers on best practices in collaboration with general education teachers and co-teaching methods.
- Provides consultation to school staff working with diverse learners in the following areas: instruction, assessment, curriculum, communication, behavior, organization, use of visual systems, self-management, sensory needs, social skills and the design of the physical environment in the classroom and remote learning strategies.
- Actively participate as an advisor, resource specialist, and facilitator in faculty, grade level, department, and/or professional learning community meetings.
- Other responsibilities as needed.
Position Qualifications:
- Commitment to the success and achievement of all students, and especially diverse learners.
- Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS I endorsement required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience serving as a Case Manager required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience serving as a Special Education Teacher required.
- Substantial experience serving in an urban teaching environment preferred.
- Substantial experience successfully coaching other teachers to improve instructional practice, either in general education or special education.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the delivery of special education and related services.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
- Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000
The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.
Benefits
UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.
UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Education Manager
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree, but the field must match the Education Manager role. If your degree is in a related discipline, gather documentation showing how your coursework directly supports the position.
Target employers with existing DOL LCA filing history
Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications with DOL for education or training roles already understand the E-3 visa process. Search DOL's public disclosure data to identify organizations with LCA filings under education management job titles before you apply.
Reframe sponsorship as a low-barrier ask for employers
Unlike H-1B visa, E-3 sponsorship requires no lottery and no PERM labor certification. When raising the topic with hiring managers, lead with that distinction. Many education employers have declined H-1B candidates and don't realize E-3 sponsorship is a fundamentally simpler commitment.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for post-offer paperwork
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This is especially useful when your employer has no in-house immigration counsel, which is common at nonprofits, school districts, and smaller training organizations.
Clarify your job description covers specialty occupation criteria
Education Manager titles vary widely. Roles that span administrative coordination and instruction can blur the specialty occupation line. Work with your employer to ensure the official job description emphasizes the degree-required analytical and strategic functions, not general coordination tasks.
Time your consulate appointment around the LCA certification window
Your employer's LCA must be certified by DOL before you can schedule your consulate interview. DOL standard processing typically runs seven business days. Build that timeline into your start date negotiation so you're not booking an interview before the LCA is ready.
E-3 Visa Education Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Education Manager jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Education Manager roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Many education sector employers don't advertise sponsorship availability, so filtering by E-3-specific criteria saves significant time. Roles at universities, corporate learning and development teams, edtech companies, and nonprofit training organizations are common sources of qualifying positions.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Education Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as education, instructional design, organizational development, or a closely related discipline. Roles that accept any degree or treat education management as an administrative function rather than a professional one may face additional scrutiny at the consulate. Your employer's job description needs to reflect the degree requirement clearly.
How does E-3 sponsorship compare to H-1B for Education Manager roles?
The E-3 is substantially simpler for employers. There's no lottery, no PERM labor certification, and no cap to worry about. An employer can begin the E-3 process with a job offer and an LCA filing, which DOL certifies within roughly seven business days. H-1B requires registration in April, a random lottery selection, and can take months. For Education Managers who are Australian citizens, E-3 is almost always the faster and lower-cost path.
Can I switch Education Manager employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally, or a change of status application if you stay in the country. Your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer and role, so a job change requires restarting the sponsorship process with the incoming organization.