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K-12 education roles in public school districts, charter networks, and private schools can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Districts with documented recruitment shortfalls in subjects like special education, bilingual instruction, and STEM regularly sponsor foreign teachers for permanent residency.
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place.
We have an opening for a Regional Sector Leader, K-12 Education. We operate a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:
- Chicago
About K-12 Education at DLR Group:
Our team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers draw from evidence-based design to aid schools in bridging the gap from old and new to improve all facets of operations, and elevate learning through design. Understanding the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, our K-12 Education Studio works with schools across the country to navigate this change to better serve communities and improve educational experiences and outcomes for students.
Position Summary:
As a Regional Sector Leader (RSL), you will drive the growth and profitability of your sector. Collaborating with global and regional leaders, you will oversee the pursuit, award, and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with the sector's business plan. Your leadership will help secure high-quality projects and advance the firm's success while ensuring adherence to best practices in business development.
What you will do:
- Participate in strategies and collaborate with leaders to win, pursue, and execute projects
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment by providing mentorship and guidance, empowering team members to develop their skills and achieve their professional goals
- Develop an annual business plan outlining client opportunities and growth strategies for your region
- Provide fiscal leadership to achieve profit and growth targets
- Regularly report on sector performance and strategic direction
- Select and mentor personnel
- Influence industry thought leadership through publications, public speaking, and presentations
- Actively engage in national forums and knowledge-sharing activities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the K-12 Sector
- Proven leadership in managing teams and driving strategic growth
- Excellent communicator, skilled in client relations and team coordination
- Advanced knowledge of design, construction methods, and sales/marketing principles
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, solve complex problems, and deliver high-quality results
- Professional license or certification in discipline
- Ability to work on K12 projects without non-compete clause or covenant restrictions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in sales and marketing principles specific to the design and construction industry
- Recognition as an industry expert, with participation in speaking engagements and publications
- Connection to partners and School District representatives as foundation for client development
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
INTRODUCTION
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place.
We have an opening for a Regional Sector Leader, K-12 Education. We operate a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:
- Chicago
About K-12 Education at DLR Group:
Our team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers draw from evidence-based design to aid schools in bridging the gap from old and new to improve all facets of operations, and elevate learning through design. Understanding the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, our K-12 Education Studio works with schools across the country to navigate this change to better serve communities and improve educational experiences and outcomes for students.
Position Summary:
As a Regional Sector Leader (RSL), you will drive the growth and profitability of your sector. Collaborating with global and regional leaders, you will oversee the pursuit, award, and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with the sector's business plan. Your leadership will help secure high-quality projects and advance the firm's success while ensuring adherence to best practices in business development.
What you will do:
- Participate in strategies and collaborate with leaders to win, pursue, and execute projects
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment by providing mentorship and guidance, empowering team members to develop their skills and achieve their professional goals
- Develop an annual business plan outlining client opportunities and growth strategies for your region
- Provide fiscal leadership to achieve profit and growth targets
- Regularly report on sector performance and strategic direction
- Select and mentor personnel
- Influence industry thought leadership through publications, public speaking, and presentations
- Actively engage in national forums and knowledge-sharing activities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the K-12 Sector
- Proven leadership in managing teams and driving strategic growth
- Excellent communicator, skilled in client relations and team coordination
- Advanced knowledge of design, construction methods, and sales/marketing principles
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, solve complex problems, and deliver high-quality results
- Professional license or certification in discipline
- Ability to work on K12 projects without non-compete clause or covenant restrictions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in sales and marketing principles specific to the design and construction industry
- Recognition as an industry expert, with participation in speaking engagements and publications
- Connection to partners and School District representatives as foundation for client development
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in K 12 Education
Credential your foreign teaching degree first
State teacher certification boards require foreign degree evaluations before issuing a license. Get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member agency early, since PERM requires your credentials to meet the minimum requirements stated in the job posting.
Target districts with chronic shortage designations
Districts that qualify as Teacher Shortage Areas under federal designation face a lower recruitment burden in PERM. Shortages in special education, English as a Second Language, and secondary STEM subjects make sponsorship more likely because domestic recruitment efforts repeatedly come up short.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter K-12 education employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history. Seeing which districts have sponsored foreign teachers before tells you where the HR infrastructure and institutional willingness already exist.
Understand your state license portability before relocating
PERM ties your sponsorship to a specific employer and role location. If your state license isn't transferable to another state, your green card process restarts with a new employer. Confirm reciprocity agreements before committing to a district in a different state.
Confirm the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage
Before signing an offer letter, verify the salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your role and district location using the OFLC Wage Search. A below-prevailing-wage offer will cause PERM to fail, costing both you and the employer significant time.
Time your green card filing around the academic calendar
PERM recruitment must be completed before filing, and school districts often recruit on annual hiring cycles tied to the school year. Filing your PERM after spring recruitment concludes aligns the documented recruitment effort with DOL's required advertising timelines.
Green Card K 12 Education: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a public school district sponsor a foreign teacher for a green card?
Yes. Public school districts, charter schools, and private schools can all sponsor foreign nationals for EB-2 or EB-3 green cards through the PERM labor certification process. Districts in subject-matter shortage areas, particularly special education, bilingual education, and secondary STEM, have a stronger basis for demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker was available, which is the core PERM requirement.
How does green card sponsorship differ from an H-1B for K-12 teachers?
Unlike the H-1B visa, which is subject to an annual lottery and caps at 85,000 slots, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and no employer-specific cap. The timeline is longer, typically three to five years from PERM filing to approval for most countries, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a temporary, renewable status. Many school districts already familiar with J-1 visa or H-1B programs find the PERM process more predictable once they've done it once.
What subjects or specializations make green card sponsorship more realistic for teachers?
Special education, English as a Second Language, bilingual education, and secondary mathematics and science are federally designated shortage areas in many states. These designations matter because PERM requires the employer to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. Shortage-area subjects have documented recruitment difficulty, which supports the district's case during PERM review by DOL.
How do I find K-12 employers that have already sponsored green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search for K-12 education employers by their PERM and I-140 filing history, so you can identify districts that have successfully sponsored foreign teachers before. Approaching an employer with an established sponsorship process significantly reduces the risk that HR unfamiliarity will derail your case after an offer is made.
Does my foreign teaching credential automatically qualify me for EB-2 or EB-3?
Not automatically. For EB-3, you need a credential that is recognized as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in education or a related field, typically confirmed through a NACES-member credential evaluation. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree, such as positions in curriculum leadership, special education with a master's level requirement, or instructional coaching. Your state teaching license is a separate requirement and must be secured independently before or during the PERM process.