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Head of School green card sponsorship requires PERM labor certification, meaning your employer must document that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. EB-2 applies to candidates with advanced degrees in education leadership; EB-3 covers those with a bachelor's degree and two or more years of relevant experience.
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Get Access To All JobsApplications will be received until November 10, 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.
About this job:
Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as but not limited to: football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and golf.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary is paid hourly or in the form of a stipend for current salaried DPS employees. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- 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:
- Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes in order to prepare them for competition.
- Knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
- Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
- Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.
What You’ll Need:
- Have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Have a current CPR Certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching (online CPR not accepted).
- Teacher Certification is preferred.
- Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
- Have previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and or teaching experience (preferred but not required).
- 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 10, 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.
About this job:
Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as but not limited to: football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and golf.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary is paid hourly or in the form of a stipend for current salaried DPS employees. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- 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:
- Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes in order to prepare them for competition.
- Knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
- Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
- Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.
What You’ll Need:
- Have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Have a current CPR Certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching (online CPR not accepted).
- Teacher Certification is preferred.
- Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
- Have previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and or teaching experience (preferred but not required).
- 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 in Head of School
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
An advanced degree in educational leadership, administration, or a closely related field strengthens your EB-2 eligibility. If your degree is at the bachelor's level, document five years of progressive leadership experience to meet the alternative qualification standard USCIS applies.
Target independent and international schools first
Independent schools, international schools, and charter networks are more likely to have in-house HR capacity to manage PERM filings. Search for Head of School openings at institutions with existing foreign faculty, which signals familiarity with the sponsorship process.
Find green card sponsoring schools on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists schools and education employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to institutions that have never filed for a foreign worker. Search by role and location to target employers already familiar with PERM requirements.
Prepare your PERM recruitment paper trail early
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment test before DOL certifies the application. Ask prospective employers whether they've completed PERM filings before, since gaps in documentation are a common reason for audits and delays.
Get a prevailing wage determination before negotiations
Your employer must file a prevailing wage request with OFLC before the PERM recruitment phase begins. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your occupation code and geographic area so you can negotiate an offer that meets or exceeds the DOL-determined threshold.
Understand priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date backlog can significantly extend the time between I-140 approval and green card issuance. Confirm your country's current priority date in the monthly Visa Bulletin before committing to a sponsorship timeline with an employer.
Green Card Head of School: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a school sponsor a Head of School for a green card?
Yes. Schools sponsor Heads of School under EB-2 or EB-3 through the PERM labor certification process. The employer files a prevailing wage request with OFLC, runs a documented recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, then submits the PERM application to DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. The PERM process requires the employer to test the U.S. labor market before DOL certifies the application, a step that doesn't exist for H-1B visa. Processing also involves priority dates and per-country limits, so timelines vary significantly depending on your nationality.
Where can I find schools that sponsor green cards for Head of School roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, letting you identify schools that have previously filed for foreign workers rather than applying blindly. Independent schools, international schools, and charter networks are the most active sponsors for senior educational leadership roles.
What qualifies a Head of School candidate for EB-2 versus EB-3?
EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree or higher in education leadership or administration, or a bachelor's degree with at least five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. EB-3 covers candidates with a bachelor's degree or at least two years of relevant skilled work experience, as defined by USCIS.
Can I change schools after my employer files the green card petition?
AC21 portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. If you change employers before that threshold, you generally need a new PERM filing, though an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to the new employer's petition.