Green Card Assistant Principal Jobs
Assistant Principal jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories, with most employers filing PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before sponsoring an I-140 petition. School districts and charter networks sponsor foreign educators for permanent residency in administrative leadership roles.
Find Green Card Assistant Principal JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 447+ Assistant Principal jobs
See all 447+ Assistant Principal Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Assistant Principal roles.
Get Access To All JobsLocation
Davis School District
Reference #
2027-28 JH ASST PRINCIPAL
Close Date
open until filled
Summary
Davis School District is accepting applications for Junior High Assistant Principal openings for the 2027-2028 school year. File reviews will begin on November 25, 2026; priority will be given to applications received prior to this date. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Description
The Assistant Principal partners with the principal to provide leadership that promotes student learning, belonging, safety, staff growth, and effective school operations. The Assistant Principal is a visible and engaged leader who builds strong relationships, supports high-quality instruction, develops people, and helps create the conditions for every student and employee to succeed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support school improvement goals, district instructional priorities, and student achievement.
- Collaborate with teachers, departments, and PLCs to strengthen instruction and improve student learning.
- Conduct classroom observations, support employee evaluations, and provide meaningful feedback and coaching.
- Analyze student achievement, attendance, and behavioral data to identify needs, implement interventions, and monitor progress.
- Foster a safe, positive, inclusive school culture that promotes student belonging, engagement, and success.
- Address student discipline, attendance, and behavioral concerns fairly and consistently in accordance with district policies.
- Collaborate with counselors, special educators, and support personnel to meet students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Serve as the LEA representative in IEP meetings when assigned and support the implementation of special education programs, Section 504 plans, and student services.
- Assist with employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
- Support daily school operations, including scheduling, student supervision, safety procedures, athletics, activities, and school events.
- Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and community members while addressing concerns professionally.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, and accountability, including assuming responsibility for the school in the principal's absence.
- Provide leadership and oversight for athletics, extracurricular activities, student organizations, and major school events while maintaining a visible administrative presence.
Educational Experience Required
- Three years’ successful experience as an educator. Preference given to those with prior administrative experience.
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
- Valid Utah administrative/educational leadership license or appropriate credential.
Required Documents:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- Three current letters of recommendation (none being from your current supervisor)
- Copy of university graduate transcripts
- Copy of educator License
- Copy of school leadership license
Submit completed application prior to November 25, 2026, for priority consideration. (Please make sure application information is current before submitting). Please attach each document as a separate file (i.e., resume, transcript, each letter of reference). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Tiffiny Mason at tmason@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5252 or Cathy Robles at crobles@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5106.
Location
Davis School District
Reference #
2027-28 JH ASST PRINCIPAL
Close Date
open until filled
Summary
Davis School District is accepting applications for Junior High Assistant Principal openings for the 2027-2028 school year. File reviews will begin on November 25, 2026; priority will be given to applications received prior to this date. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Description
The Assistant Principal partners with the principal to provide leadership that promotes student learning, belonging, safety, staff growth, and effective school operations. The Assistant Principal is a visible and engaged leader who builds strong relationships, supports high-quality instruction, develops people, and helps create the conditions for every student and employee to succeed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support school improvement goals, district instructional priorities, and student achievement.
- Collaborate with teachers, departments, and PLCs to strengthen instruction and improve student learning.
- Conduct classroom observations, support employee evaluations, and provide meaningful feedback and coaching.
- Analyze student achievement, attendance, and behavioral data to identify needs, implement interventions, and monitor progress.
- Foster a safe, positive, inclusive school culture that promotes student belonging, engagement, and success.
- Address student discipline, attendance, and behavioral concerns fairly and consistently in accordance with district policies.
- Collaborate with counselors, special educators, and support personnel to meet students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Serve as the LEA representative in IEP meetings when assigned and support the implementation of special education programs, Section 504 plans, and student services.
- Assist with employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
- Support daily school operations, including scheduling, student supervision, safety procedures, athletics, activities, and school events.
- Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and community members while addressing concerns professionally.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, and accountability, including assuming responsibility for the school in the principal's absence.
- Provide leadership and oversight for athletics, extracurricular activities, student organizations, and major school events while maintaining a visible administrative presence.
Educational Experience Required
- Three years’ successful experience as an educator. Preference given to those with prior administrative experience.
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
- Valid Utah administrative/educational leadership license or appropriate credential.
Required Documents:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- Three current letters of recommendation (none being from your current supervisor)
- Copy of university graduate transcripts
- Copy of educator License
- Copy of school leadership license
Submit completed application prior to November 25, 2026, for priority consideration. (Please make sure application information is current before submitting). Please attach each document as a separate file (i.e., resume, transcript, each letter of reference). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Tiffiny Mason at tmason@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5252 or Cathy Robles at crobles@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5106.
See all 447+ Green Card Assistant Principal Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Green Card Assistant Principal Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Principal
Align your credentials before PERM begins
PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements before recruiting, so your degree and experience must clearly match those requirements. If you hold a three-year international bachelor's degree, get a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency before the process starts.
Target districts with prior PERM filings
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify school districts that have filed PERM applications for education administrators. Repeated filings in the same SOC code signal an established sponsorship process, which reduces your risk of an employer learning the PERM steps from scratch.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Filtering for Assistant Principal and related education administrator roles lets you focus your applications on districts already committed to the sponsorship process.
Understand how the PERM recruitment test affects your timeline
Before DOL certifies PERM, the employer must run a 30-day recruitment test and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Your job offer must exist before this window opens, so align your start date and offer letter with the district's hiring calendar accordingly.
Check your priority date against the EB-2 or EB-3 cutoff
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals from high-demand countries like India and China can face significant backlogs under both EB-2 and EB-3, so confirm the current Visa Bulletin cutoff before accepting an offer.
Use AC21 portability to protect your green card if you change districts
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Confirm with USCIS that your new Assistant Principal role qualifies as substantially similar before resigning.
Green Card Assistant Principal: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Assistant Principal roles, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Assistant Principal positions qualify under EB-2, since the role typically requires a master's degree in educational leadership or administration. EB-3 is available for candidates with a bachelor's degree and at least two years of qualifying experience. The sponsoring school district determines which category to file under based on the stated minimum requirements in the job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for school administrators?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual cap lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and finally adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits can create priority-date backlogs.
How do I find school districts that sponsor green cards for Assistant Principals?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by role and location, so you can identify districts that have already committed to the PERM process for education administrators. Cross-referencing with the OFLC Wage Search for PERM filings under the Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary SOC code gives you a fuller picture of active sponsors.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
The employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor after completing a prevailing wage determination and a 30-day recruitment test demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. The job requirements listed in the PERM application lock in the minimum qualifications, so your credentials must match exactly what the employer documented before recruiting began.
Can I change school districts after my green card application is filed?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. The new Assistant Principal role must be in the same or a substantially similar occupation as described in your approved I-140. Your original priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, provided the original I-140 was already approved by USCIS.