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Assistant Teacher roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and the employer completes PERM labor certification. School districts and private institutions increasingly sponsor foreign educators, making this a viable path to permanent U.S. residency for credentialed teaching professionals.
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ESS Self-Contained Teacher-Autism
JobID: 14319
- Position Type:
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES/Special Education Teacher - Date Posted:
9/14/2026 - Location:
Park Elementary
(High-Needs School)
Job Title: Teacher- Reg Ed./ESS
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources
Pay Grade Range: TE308 to TI112
Summary: The job of Classroom Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with all stakeholders (e.g. students, parents, colleagues, etc.) for the purpose of establishing and maintaining leadership and positive relationships while focusing on high expectations and continuous improvement for student learning.
- Designs instruction (e.g. lesson plans; individualized instruction; diverse learning styles/needs; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring all students are engaged and participating in individual and classroom learning objectives.
- Develops and guides learning in partnership with students (e.g. classroom mission and learning goals; strategies and processes; student recognition and celebrations; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring continuous improvement for student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
- Evaluates individual student and class performance (e.g. analyzes assessment data; other comparative data; etc.) for the purpose of gauging and subsequently adjusting instruction to improve individual and class performance.
- Implements current best practice instruction and resources (e.g. focus on student needs/goals, classroom priorities, etc.) for the purpose of improving and enhancing student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
- Maintains documentation and required reports (e.g. student data and reports; personal teaching certification; etc.) for the purpose of complying with site, district, policy, administrative, state and/or federal statutes and regulations.
- Manages classroom structure and procedures (e.g. activities; behavioral expectations; positive classroom culture; etc.) for the purpose of establishing a positive, safe and orderly optimal learning environment to support students in achieving classroom and individual goals.
- Models positive behaviors (e.g. professional/ethical public image; relational skills, including appropriate verbal and written communications; manners; honors diversity and mutual respect, etc.) for the purpose of promoting appropriate social and interpersonal behavior in alignment with district goals.
- Oversees assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of ensuring the operation of an effective and efficient classroom structure that supports the teacher and students in achieving classroom and individual goals.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. team and/or building meetings; professional growth opportunities; parent/teacher conferences; etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to perform functions.
- Responds to emergency situations (e.g. building emergency protocol; fights, suspected child abuse and/or substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.
Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree required. Current Louisiana teacher certification.
Work Environment Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Conduct:
The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Technological Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.
Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management – ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo – DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assistant Teacher
Get your teaching credentials evaluated first
Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation agency before PERM filing. A bachelor's in education from outside the U.S. needs an equivalency determination to satisfy the EB-3 skilled worker minimum requirement.
Confirm the role meets PERM's degree requirement
PERM only covers positions where a bachelor's degree is normally required for the role, not just preferred. Ask the hiring school whether their job description specifies an education degree as a requirement before advancing any sponsorship conversation.
Target districts with existing PERM filing history
Large public school districts and international school networks have active PERM sponsorship infrastructure. Search DOL disclosure data to identify districts that have filed PERM applications for teaching roles in recent years rather than approaching employers cold.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring education employers
Filtering assistant teacher roles by green card sponsorship history saves significant time. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity, so you can focus applications on districts and schools already familiar with the PERM process.
Understand the recruitment test employers must pass
PERM requires employers to advertise the role and document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. You'll need to wait out this supervised recruitment period, which DOL typically reviews within six to eighteen months, before your I-140 can be filed.
Check prevailing wage requirements before accepting an offer
DOL requires employers to pay the PERM prevailing wage for your specific teaching role and county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable wage level before signing an offer letter, since underpaying invalidates the labor certification.
Green Card Assistant Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Teacher role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most assistant teacher positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the position requires an advanced degree, such as a master's in special education or early childhood development, and the employer documents that requirement in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for assistant teachers?
The PERM-based green card path leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, so your application isn't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and priority date waiting periods can stretch the process to two to five years depending on your nationality.
Which types of schools are most likely to sponsor green cards for assistant teachers?
Large public school districts, international private schools, and special education programs that face documented teacher shortages are the most active green card sponsors. Charter school networks with centralized HR departments also sponsor more frequently than smaller independent schools, which often lack the administrative capacity to navigate PERM filings.
How can I find assistant teacher jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search assistant teacher roles specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history, removing the guesswork of identifying which districts and schools will sponsor. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards, where sponsorship policies are rarely disclosed upfront and can change between posting and offer.
What documents should I prepare before a school agrees to sponsor my green card?
You'll need a NACES-approved credential evaluation of your foreign degree, official transcripts, any state teaching certificates or licensure documentation, and a detailed resume matching the PERM job description. Having these ready before the employer initiates recruitment advertising speeds up the PERM timeline and reduces the risk of USCIS issuing a Request for Evidence on your I-140.