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School Nurse roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship under PERM labor certification when U.S. employers can demonstrate no qualified domestic candidates are available. Registered nurses with a BSN and active state licensure are the most competitive applicants. Many public school districts and K-12 charter networks actively file I-140 petitions for foreign-trained nurses.
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Position Type:
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING/Physical Education
Date Posted:
7/29/2026
Location:
Westdale Middle
Date Available:
08/03/2026
Job Title:
Teacher - Reg Ed./ESS
Reports To:
Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By:
The Division of Human Resources
Board Approved Date:
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. Teacher responsible for the planning and executing high quality Health and PE lessons as well as serve as the Head Football Coach.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a School Nurse
Verify your credentials before applying
CGFNS certification and a state RN license are prerequisites before any employer can file your PERM application. Start the credential evaluation early because state boards vary widely in processing timelines, and some require NCLEX retesting for foreign-trained nurses.
Target school districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts enrolled in E-Verify are already set up to hire and sponsor foreign workers. Filter your search to districts in states with teacher and nurse shortages, where PERM filings for school nurses appear most frequently in DOL disclosure data.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find school districts and K-12 healthcare staffing firms with active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-3 petition history narrows your list to employers already familiar with the PERM process for nursing roles.
Clarify the PERM timeline during offer negotiations
PERM labor certification currently takes 12 to 18 months at the DOL before the I-140 can be filed. Ask your prospective employer directly whether they have immigration counsel on retainer and whether they have filed PERM for nurses before.
Understand how EB-3 prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for school nurses in their specific county, which you can look up yourself using the OFLC Wage Search. Accepting a lower salary could invalidate your PERM filing even after approval.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing if eligible
If your priority date is current when PERM is approved, ask your employer's immigration attorney about filing the I-140 and I-485 concurrently. This can shorten your total wait to a green card by several months compared to sequential filing.
Green Card School Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Do School Nurse roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most school nurse positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a BSN and active RN licensure. EB-2 sponsorship is possible for advanced-degree professionals, such as those holding an MSN or specialty certification in school nursing, if the employer documents that the role genuinely requires that advanced degree.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a school nurse?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to one employer. There is no annual lottery, so EB-3 petitions for most nationalities face no cap uncertainty the way H-1B visa registrations do. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically adds 18 to 30 months before adjustment of status can be approved.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for school nurses?
Public school districts, charter school networks, and K-12 health services contractors are the most active sponsors. Large urban districts in states with documented nurse shortages file the most PERM applications. Some private and parochial schools also sponsor, though less frequently because they carry the full legal and filing cost without state reimbursement programs.
How can I find school nurse jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with employment-based green card filing history, so you're not cold-applying to districts that have never sponsored a foreign worker. Filtering by EB-3 petition history and job title narrows results to sponsors who already understand the PERM process for nursing roles.
Can I work while my green card application is pending as a school nurse?
Yes. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application is pending, USCIS allows you to apply for an Employment Authorization Document, letting you continue working even if your underlying visa status changes. Many school nurses also maintain H-1B or TN visa status as a backup during the adjustment period to preserve employer-specific work authorization.