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School Counselor roles in U.S. public and private schools qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at minimum a relevant bachelor's degree, typically in counseling or psychology. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a stable path for Australian counselors building a long-term U.S. career.
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The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community; 2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn High School educates students in grades 9 - 12.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the High School Director, this position will assist in the implementation of a college-going culture working to support student academic awareness and college readiness for students in grades 9 – 12. This position will deliver services to all students in collaboration with the college graduation office as well as with academic and student life teams. It will also provide information and lead services to students and parents to support overall academic, career and student life development. With the use of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, this position will ensure that all students receive academic, social/emotional, and college/career support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate and work to instill Scholarship, Leadership, Excellence and Grit into the lives of all UCW HS stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of a school-wide college readiness climate.
- Conduct individual, small group and classroom guidance sessions to monitor academic and student-life development.
- Promote family involvement through quarterly workshops, meetings, campus tours and publications and participation with the FTCO (Family-Teacher-Community Organization).
- Develop a planning and recruitment process to engage and build relationships with neighboring K-8 Schools.
- Coordinate test preparations activities and assist testing coordinator with the administration of school-wide tests, such as ACT, Advance Placement, Illinois State Assessments, quarterly assessments/diagnostics, etc.
- Support the Academic Advisor with all student academic counseling and plans that ensure students are set up for success.
- Assist and support grade-level team leads around academic and social-emotional needs with the implementation of practical interventions and supports within the classroom.
- Lead the school’s SEL curriculum by weekly monitoring students’ progress, teachers’ implementation and facilitate professional development for all stakeholders.
- Participate in the school-wide Care Team; Care Team is a group of clinicians and interventionists that meet regularly to proactively address student needs through the implementation of researched based interventions.
- Analyze data to identify at-risk students, delivering classroom lessons (Tier 1), facilitating group counseling (Tier 2), and providing individual interventions.
- Under the guidance of the Senior Director of College Graduation Office, support Post-Secondary initiatives and activities that assist students with their post-graduation needs and placement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement.
- At least 3 years of proven experience working with a diverse group of young people in a variety of situations. Previous experience working with adolescent teens preferred.
- Previous experience working with children from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to the success and achievement of all students.
- A passion for youth and vision for their potential.
- Proven commitment to professional development.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
- Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience using data to monitor results.
- Technology proficient.
Salary Range: $55,000 – $73,000
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.
About the Campus:
The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community; 2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn High School educates students in grades 9 - 12.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the High School Director, this position will assist in the implementation of a college-going culture working to support student academic awareness and college readiness for students in grades 9 – 12. This position will deliver services to all students in collaboration with the college graduation office as well as with academic and student life teams. It will also provide information and lead services to students and parents to support overall academic, career and student life development. With the use of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, this position will ensure that all students receive academic, social/emotional, and college/career support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate and work to instill Scholarship, Leadership, Excellence and Grit into the lives of all UCW HS stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of a school-wide college readiness climate.
- Conduct individual, small group and classroom guidance sessions to monitor academic and student-life development.
- Promote family involvement through quarterly workshops, meetings, campus tours and publications and participation with the FTCO (Family-Teacher-Community Organization).
- Develop a planning and recruitment process to engage and build relationships with neighboring K-8 Schools.
- Coordinate test preparations activities and assist testing coordinator with the administration of school-wide tests, such as ACT, Advance Placement, Illinois State Assessments, quarterly assessments/diagnostics, etc.
- Support the Academic Advisor with all student academic counseling and plans that ensure students are set up for success.
- Assist and support grade-level team leads around academic and social-emotional needs with the implementation of practical interventions and supports within the classroom.
- Lead the school’s SEL curriculum by weekly monitoring students’ progress, teachers’ implementation and facilitate professional development for all stakeholders.
- Participate in the school-wide Care Team; Care Team is a group of clinicians and interventionists that meet regularly to proactively address student needs through the implementation of researched based interventions.
- Analyze data to identify at-risk students, delivering classroom lessons (Tier 1), facilitating group counseling (Tier 2), and providing individual interventions.
- Under the guidance of the Senior Director of College Graduation Office, support Post-Secondary initiatives and activities that assist students with their post-graduation needs and placement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement.
- At least 3 years of proven experience working with a diverse group of young people in a variety of situations. Previous experience working with adolescent teens preferred.
- Previous experience working with children from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to the success and achievement of all students.
- A passion for youth and vision for their potential.
- Proven commitment to professional development.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
- Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience using data to monitor results.
- Technology proficient.
Salary Range: $55,000 – $73,000
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 a School Counselor
Verify your credentials meet state licensing requirements
U.S. school counselor licensure varies by state. Before applying, confirm your Australian counseling qualifications satisfy the target state's requirements, as some states mandate a master's degree, which directly affects whether your role clears the specialty occupation threshold for E-3 purposes.
Target school districts with prior E-3 or H-1B sponsorship history
Many smaller districts haven't sponsored international workers before and may decline on policy grounds rather than legal ones. Focus your search on districts and private school networks that have already filed LCAs or petitions, as they understand the process and won't be starting from scratch.
Use Migrate Mate to search E-3 sponsoring employers
Finding schools actively open to E-3 sponsorship takes more than a standard job search. Use Migrate Mate to filter for school counselor roles at employers with sponsorship history, then use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Clarify the LCA wage level with your hiring district
DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and role. Ask HR early whether the offered salary meets the Level I or Level II wage threshold on file, since discrepancies at the LCA stage can delay or derail your start date.
Prepare a credential equivalency letter for your Australian degree
Australian bachelor's degrees are three years, and U.S. consular officers occasionally question whether they satisfy the four-year requirement. Get a written evaluation from a credential assessment body confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree before your consulate appointment.
Negotiate your start date around LCA certification timelines
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but school districts often have rigid start dates tied to the academic calendar. Build at least three to four weeks of buffer into your offer acceptance so your employer can complete the LCA and DS-160 steps without rushing.
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Find School Counselor JobsSchool Counselor E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find School Counselor jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship explicitly, so searching by role alone won't surface willing employers. Migrate Mate filters school counselor listings by employers with documented sponsorship activity, which cuts the time you'd otherwise spend screening districts that don't sponsor international workers. From there you can apply directly to roles where sponsorship is already on the table.
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 a School Counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a directly related field. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can be harder to qualify. If a state mandates a master's degree for licensure, that actually strengthens the specialty occupation argument because it raises the educational floor above the E-3 minimum.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian school counselors?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there is no lottery and no wait. The H-1B runs through a randomised lottery with roughly a 25 to 30 percent selection rate in recent years. For an Australian counselor with a qualifying offer, the E-3 is the direct path, and the two-year renewable structure suits the academic contract cycle.
Can I transfer my E-3 if I move to a different school district?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer the existing E-3. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours has expired, or you can request a change of employer annotation at a U.S. consulate. Start the process before your current position ends to avoid any gap in authorised employment status.
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