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Educator roles in K-12 schools, universities, and workforce training programs can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Your employer files the I-140 petition after DOL certifies the role, putting you on a permanent residency path rather than a renewable visa cycle.
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Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Sterile Reprocessing Manager and in collaboration with the System Director of Sterile Reprocessing, SPD/HLD Nurse Educators, and Infection Prevention, plans, implements, and evaluates educational and quality improvement activities in departments that perform sterile reprocessing and high-level disinfection.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Collaborates with the Manager, System Director of Sterile Reprocessing, SPD/HLD Nurse Educators, and Surgical Reprocessing staff to determine learning needs.
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Develops, implements, and evaluates educational plans and programs utilizing adult learning theory.
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Develops and utilizes measurement tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
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Serves as an educational consultant for staff and leaders.
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Models and teaches effective communication, positive problem-solving techniques, and healthy work environment standards.
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Participates on committees and task forces as needed.
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Participates in development, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of mandatory educational activities.
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Demonstrates current theoretical and practical knowledge for assigned area.
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Collaborates in the development and revision of policies, guidelines, and procedures for education related to activities to improve the performance of sterile reprocessing staff.
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Participates in continuous quality improvement and risk management.
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Meets the educational needs of off-shift and weekend employees.
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Partners with leaders to conduct audits related to regulatory standards.
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Assists with preceptor development, orientee onboarding, scheduling, and orientation.
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Documents staff education and maintains records.
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Supports certification and monitors recertification of staff as required.
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Selects and utilizes audiovisual equipment appropriately.
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Reviews oneSOURCE (online document management service) for updates and plans and implements related education.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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Graduate of Sterile Reprocessing College Course or Sterile Reprocessing Military experience preferred.
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Equivalent of five (5) years of surgical reprocessing experience required.
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Broad computer skills including Microsoft Software (Word, PowerPoint) required.
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Experience with SPM (instrument tracking system) preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
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Certified Surgical Reprocessing Technician required.
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Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health’s Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
- Communication
- Ownership
- Understanding
- Motivation
- Sensitivity
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Respect
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Must practice the customer skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services.
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Must possess the following personal qualities:
- Be self-directed
- Be flexible and committed to the team concept
- Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
- Be open to new learning experiences
- Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
- Demonstrates customer service values
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Work environment is in a comfortable indoor area.
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Shift work may be required.
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May be exposed to chemicals used for cleaning and high-level disinfection.
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Mild to moderate physical effort may be required such as walking, standing, and lifting equipment.
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm
(No weekends, holidays, or on-call)
Full Time - Day Shift - 40 hours per week
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Sterile Reprocessing Manager and in collaboration with the System Director of Sterile Reprocessing, SPD/HLD Nurse Educators, and Infection Prevention, plans, implements, and evaluates educational and quality improvement activities in departments that perform sterile reprocessing and high-level disinfection.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Collaborates with the Manager, System Director of Sterile Reprocessing, SPD/HLD Nurse Educators, and Surgical Reprocessing staff to determine learning needs.
-
Develops, implements, and evaluates educational plans and programs utilizing adult learning theory.
-
Develops and utilizes measurement tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
-
Serves as an educational consultant for staff and leaders.
-
Models and teaches effective communication, positive problem-solving techniques, and healthy work environment standards.
-
Participates on committees and task forces as needed.
-
Participates in development, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of mandatory educational activities.
-
Demonstrates current theoretical and practical knowledge for assigned area.
-
Collaborates in the development and revision of policies, guidelines, and procedures for education related to activities to improve the performance of sterile reprocessing staff.
-
Participates in continuous quality improvement and risk management.
-
Meets the educational needs of off-shift and weekend employees.
-
Partners with leaders to conduct audits related to regulatory standards.
-
Assists with preceptor development, orientee onboarding, scheduling, and orientation.
-
Documents staff education and maintains records.
-
Supports certification and monitors recertification of staff as required.
-
Selects and utilizes audiovisual equipment appropriately.
-
Reviews oneSOURCE (online document management service) for updates and plans and implements related education.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-
Graduate of Sterile Reprocessing College Course or Sterile Reprocessing Military experience preferred.
-
Equivalent of five (5) years of surgical reprocessing experience required.
-
Broad computer skills including Microsoft Software (Word, PowerPoint) required.
-
Experience with SPM (instrument tracking system) preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
-
Certified Surgical Reprocessing Technician required.
-
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health’s Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
- Communication
- Ownership
- Understanding
- Motivation
- Sensitivity
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Respect
-
Must practice the customer skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services.
-
Must possess the following personal qualities:
- Be self-directed
- Be flexible and committed to the team concept
- Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
- Be open to new learning experiences
- Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
- Demonstrates customer service values
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
-
Work environment is in a comfortable indoor area.
-
Shift work may be required.
-
May be exposed to chemicals used for cleaning and high-level disinfection.
-
Mild to moderate physical effort may be required such as walking, standing, and lifting equipment.
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm
(No weekends, holidays, or on-call)
Full Time - Day Shift - 40 hours per week
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Educator
Credential your foreign degree before applying
U.S. school districts and universities require foreign credential evaluations before sponsoring PERM. Get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member agency early, especially if your teaching degree is from a three-year program, which some evaluators flag as sub-baccalaureate.
Target districts with established PERM filing history
Public school districts, community colleges, and large private universities file PERM regularly. Search for Educator roles at institutions that list 'visa sponsorship available' or whose HR departments reference DOL certification, since first-time PERM sponsors often underestimate the timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card-sponsoring schools
Filter Educator openings by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This cuts out institutions that only offer H-1B visa cap-exempt sponsorship and surfaces schools already familiar with the PERM labor certification process.
Understand how state licensure interacts with PERM
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum requirements for the role. If your state teaching license requires U.S. coursework or a Praxis exam, those requirements must be listed in the labor certification, which affects how your credentials are evaluated during DOL review.
Confirm your employer will sponsor EB-2 versus EB-3
EB-2 requires a demonstrated advanced degree requirement for the position, not just your personal qualifications. Many K-12 roles are classified EB-3 because a bachelor's degree suffices. Clarify which category your employer intends to file under before you accept an offer.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Look up your occupation's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you can flag any offer that falls below the PERM-required minimum.
Green Card Educator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Educator roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most K-12 teaching positions qualify under EB-3, since they require a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Postsecondary roles, such as university faculty or instructional coordinators requiring a master's or doctoral degree, can qualify under EB-2. Your employer defines the minimum educational requirement in the PERM labor certification, and that requirement determines the category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Educators?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and capped annually, requiring renewal and lottery selection for most applicants. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent, with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often one to three years total, but it leads directly to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status you must renew.
Which types of employers sponsor Educators for green cards?
Public school districts, charter school networks, community colleges, four-year universities, and private K-12 schools are the most active sponsors. Workforce development organizations and adult education programs also file PERM for qualified Educators. Institutions with dedicated HR or legal teams are more likely to have an established PERM process and can give you a realistic sponsorship timeline.
How can I find Educator jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Educator openings specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This is more reliable than manually screening job postings, since many schools that sponsor visas don't advertise it explicitly in their listings. Filtering by sponsorship history helps you direct your applications to institutions already familiar with PERM.
What role does the DOL prevailing wage play in an Educator PERM application?
Before filing PERM, your employer submits a prevailing wage request to DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification. The certified wage sets the floor for what you must be paid throughout the green card process. You can preview wage levels for your specific occupation, location, and experience using the OFLC Wage Search. Offers below the certified prevailing wage will cause USCIS to deny the I-140 petition even after PERM is approved.