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6th Grade Teacher green card sponsorship is available through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, with employers filing PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before submitting an I-140 petition. Public school districts and private schools can sponsor foreign educators for lawful permanent residence, though per-country limits mean priority date backlogs vary by nationality.
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Get Access To All JobsApplications will be received until November 12, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
Dates Needed: November 5, 2026 - January 29, 2027
About this job:
A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary: $31.503 per hour.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
- Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
- Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
- Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Applications will be received until November 12, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
Dates Needed: November 5, 2026 - January 29, 2027
About this job:
A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary: $31.503 per hour.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
- Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
- Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
- Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a 6th Grade Teacher
Align your credentials before applying
State teaching licensure requirements vary, and your foreign degree may need a credential evaluation before a U.S. employer can file PERM. Get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member agency and confirm your license is transferable in the target state early.
Target districts with established sponsorship history
Large urban and suburban public school districts are more likely to have HR teams experienced in PERM filings. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history specifically for teaching roles, so you're not educating an employer from scratch.
Understand the PERM recruitment test requirements
Before DOL certifies your PERM application, your employer must run a timed recruitment process and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. For teaching roles, this typically includes advertising in a Sunday newspaper, posting on the school's website, and other DOL-mandated steps.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's PERM filing must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your role, level, and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific 6th Grade Teacher position before you negotiate, so your offered salary won't delay or disqualify the filing.
Track your priority date if you're from a backlogged country
EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country annual limits, so nationals of India and China often face multi-year waits before a visa number becomes available. Monitor the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand when your priority date becomes current and when you can file for adjustment of status.
Clarify portability rights before changing employers
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. For 6th Grade Teachers, a move to a different grade level or subject area may still qualify, but confirm the occupational similarity with your attorney first.
Green Card 6th Grade Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a school district sponsor a foreign teacher for a green card?
Yes. Public school districts and private schools can sponsor foreign educators through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. EB-3 is the most common path for teachers with a bachelor's degree, while EB-2 applies if you hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a 6th Grade Teacher?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The PERM process requires your employer to test the labor market, obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, and file an I-140 with USCIS before you can file for adjustment of status or go through consular processing. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face significant priority date backlogs before a visa number becomes available.
What teaching credentials do I need before an employer files PERM for me?
You'll need a valid state teaching license for the grade and subject you're being hired to teach, plus a recognized credential evaluation for your foreign degree if your bachelor's or master's was earned outside the United States. PERM requires the employer to document that your qualifications meet the minimum requirements of the posted position, so both your license and your evaluated degree should be in order before the recruitment phase begins.
How do I find school districts that sponsor green cards for teachers?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can search specifically for school districts and private schools that have filed PERM applications for teaching roles. This saves time compared to applying broadly and later discovering a district has never sponsored a foreign worker, which often means they're unprepared to start the PERM process.
Can I change school districts while my green card application is pending?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue, and your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original was approved. If your I-485 hasn't reached 180 days, changing employers generally restarts the process.