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Professional Learning Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available. Districts and ed-tech organizations sponsoring these roles typically require a master's degree in education or instructional design, which supports EB-2 eligibility for advanced-degree professionals.
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.
The Office of Early Childhood Education (OECE) supports students and families by providing early learning programs for children from birth to second grade in a variety of settings. OECE’s mission is to provide all children and their families with access to high-quality, equitable early learning experiences leading to success in elementary school and beyond.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Professional Learning, the Early Childhood Professional Learning Specialist (Teacher-Citywide) supports the implementation of instructional support for early childhood classrooms, as well as collaborates with OECE leadership to develop and implement Early Childhood staff development opportunities throughout the District.
The Early Childhood Professional Learning Specialist (Teacher-Citywide) will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the Professional Learning team, implement the OECE vision for instructional quality
- Plan, design, and facilitate professional learning experiences that align with department, district, and community goals for a range of stakeholders, including school staff, school leaders, network leaders, and central office staff
- Design, coordinate, and lead curriculum and assessment projects that support teachers, school administrators, and network leaders, with the implementation of high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and individualized instruction for children
- Research, prepare, and support the implementation of guidance on social/emotional learning and social/emotional support within early childhood classrooms
- Collaborate with OECE staff, classroom coaches, Head Teachers, and Family Engagement Coordinators to ensure the quality of early childhood programs and to implement district-wide initiatives
- Provide support to teachers, principals, and network staff on OECE strategy, guidance and approaches
- Support alignment of practice and structure from preschool through second grade
- Keep current with research in the field of early childhood education and professional learning
- Other related duties as required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
- Valid Professional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education required
- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a focus on curriculum and instruction preferred
- Early Childhood certification preferred
- Bilingual/Multilingual preferred
Experience Required:
- Minimum of five (5) years of work experience with early childhood settings
- Experience designing and facilitating adult Professional Learning
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate with staff to develop effective partnerships promoting early learning experiences for students and development of all children
- Able to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organization skills and ability to effectively multi-task
- Effective project management skills
- Understand developmentally appropriate early childhood practice in school settings
- Able to analyze and use data to monitor, assess, and improve program quality, complete reports, projects, and other tasks in a professional and timely manner
- Knowledge of The Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and TeachStone CLASS preferred
- Ability to use a range of technology and tools, including but not limited to Microsoft and Google
Other Requirements:
- Access to reliable transportation to travel to various locations throughout the district
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
- Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral Health & EAP
- Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plans
- Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
INTRODUCTION
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.
The Office of Early Childhood Education (OECE) supports students and families by providing early learning programs for children from birth to second grade in a variety of settings. OECE’s mission is to provide all children and their families with access to high-quality, equitable early learning experiences leading to success in elementary school and beyond.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Professional Learning, the Early Childhood Professional Learning Specialist (Teacher-Citywide) supports the implementation of instructional support for early childhood classrooms, as well as collaborates with OECE leadership to develop and implement Early Childhood staff development opportunities throughout the District.
The Early Childhood Professional Learning Specialist (Teacher-Citywide) will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the Professional Learning team, implement the OECE vision for instructional quality
- Plan, design, and facilitate professional learning experiences that align with department, district, and community goals for a range of stakeholders, including school staff, school leaders, network leaders, and central office staff
- Design, coordinate, and lead curriculum and assessment projects that support teachers, school administrators, and network leaders, with the implementation of high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and individualized instruction for children
- Research, prepare, and support the implementation of guidance on social/emotional learning and social/emotional support within early childhood classrooms
- Collaborate with OECE staff, classroom coaches, Head Teachers, and Family Engagement Coordinators to ensure the quality of early childhood programs and to implement district-wide initiatives
- Provide support to teachers, principals, and network staff on OECE strategy, guidance and approaches
- Support alignment of practice and structure from preschool through second grade
- Keep current with research in the field of early childhood education and professional learning
- Other related duties as required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
- Valid Professional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education required
- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a focus on curriculum and instruction preferred
- Early Childhood certification preferred
- Bilingual/Multilingual preferred
Experience Required:
- Minimum of five (5) years of work experience with early childhood settings
- Experience designing and facilitating adult Professional Learning
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate with staff to develop effective partnerships promoting early learning experiences for students and development of all children
- Able to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organization skills and ability to effectively multi-task
- Effective project management skills
- Understand developmentally appropriate early childhood practice in school settings
- Able to analyze and use data to monitor, assess, and improve program quality, complete reports, projects, and other tasks in a professional and timely manner
- Knowledge of The Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and TeachStone CLASS preferred
- Ability to use a range of technology and tools, including but not limited to Microsoft and Google
Other Requirements:
- Access to reliable transportation to travel to various locations throughout the district
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
- Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral Health & EAP
- Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plans
- Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Professional Learning Specialist
Document your instructional design credentials early
PERM requires your employer to advertise the role at a specific degree level. If your master's degree is in a related field like curriculum studies or organizational learning, get a credential evaluation done before employers post the PERM job order.
Target districts with established HR sponsorship infrastructure
School districts that have sponsored foreign nationals before already have immigration counsel and PERM workflows in place. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify education employers with recent labor certification filings in instructional or training roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by sponsorship history
Not every district lists sponsorship willingness in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search Professional Learning Specialist roles filtered by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 green card filing history, saving you from applying to dead ends.
Clarify your EB tier before the offer stage
If your role requires a bachelor's degree plus progressive experience, you'll likely file under EB-3. If the employer specifies a master's as the minimum requirement, EB-2 may apply. Get clarity from the employer's immigration attorney before signing an offer letter.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Look up the wage level for your specific job duties using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offered salary doesn't trigger a prevailing wage deficiency.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment audit window
DOL can audit a PERM application for up to five years. Your employer must retain recruitment records proving no qualified U.S. workers were rejected. Ask HR whether their counsel maintains a compliant recruitment file, since an audit can delay or invalidate your I-140.
Green Card Professional Learning Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professional Learning Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements. If the role requires a master's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field, EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals. If a bachelor's degree plus experience is sufficient, EB-3 is the more common path. The employer's immigration counsel sets the degree requirement in the PERM job order, which locks in the tier.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green cards lead to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM labor certification process takes longer up front, often 18 to 36 months total from PERM filing through I-485 approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable temporary authorization.
Which types of employers sponsor Professional Learning Specialist green cards?
K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, ed-tech companies, and large corporate learning and development departments are the most active sponsors. Employers with dedicated HR teams or in-house immigration counsel tend to have more consistent PERM experience. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers in this role category with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 filing history before applying.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you leave before your I-140 is approved, your PERM filing is tied to that employer and cannot transfer. After I-140 approval and once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, portability rules allow you to move to a same or similar role with a new employer. Professional Learning Specialist and related instructional positions often qualify as substantially similar under portability.
Can I work on a different visa while waiting for green card approval?
Yes. Many candidates maintain H-1B status while their PERM and I-140 process in parallel. Others work on OPT or a different employer-sponsored visa. The key constraint is that your green card sponsorship must be for a permanent, full-time position. Part-time or contract roles do not qualify for PERM, so confirm your employment structure with USCIS requirements before filing.