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2nd Grade Teacher jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to build the role around degree-level duties in education, child development, or a closely related field. State licensure adds a credential layer most visa seekers underestimate. Sponsored positions exist, but targeting the right districts and charter networks matters.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Teacher- Reg Ed./ESS
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources
Pay Grade Range: TE308
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.
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.
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.
Location: Forest Heights Elementary
Position Type:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHING/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3
Date Posted:
11/5/2026
Job Title: Teacher- Reg Ed./ESS
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources
Pay Grade Range: TE308
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.
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.
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.
Location: Forest Heights Elementary
Position Type:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHING/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3
Date Posted:
11/5/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a 2nd Grade Teacher
Verify your state teaching license transfers
Each state issues its own teaching license, and your foreign credentials must be evaluated by a state-approved agency before you apply. Start the credential evaluation early because incomplete licensure is the top reason school district sponsors stall an H-1B petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
Your employer must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for Elementary School Teachers in your specific county. Pull the wage level from OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 25-2021 before you enter salary conversations so you know the floor.
Target districts with established HR legal teams
Large urban school districts and well-funded charter management organizations are more likely to have handled I-129 petitions before. Smaller rural districts often have no internal process and may decline sponsorship purely due to administrative unfamiliarity, not unwillingness.
Find H-1B-sponsoring school employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to browse school districts and education employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for teacher roles. This saves weeks of cold outreach by showing you which organizations have already navigated the sponsorship process for positions like yours.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your assignment covers multiple school campuses, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite location. Ask HR to confirm this during the offer stage because a missing LCA for any campus you teach at creates a compliance violation.
File well before the cap deadline given recent selection changes
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so plan your job search timeline with your employer's immigration counsel to avoid missing the annual filing window. USCIS publishes updated registration guidance before each cycle begins.
H-1B Visa 2nd Grade Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a 2nd Grade Teacher job qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures the position to require at least a bachelor's degree in education, child development, or a closely related field as a minimum requirement. If the job posting accepts any bachelor's degree or lists the degree as preferred rather than required, USCIS is likely to issue a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status. Districts that want to sponsor must write job descriptions that reflect genuine degree-specific duties.
Which employers actually sponsor H-1B visas for elementary school teachers?
Large urban public school districts, charter management organizations, and private or international schools are the most common sponsors. These employers typically have legal or HR infrastructure already familiar with I-129 filings. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for teacher roles directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsoring organizations by location and role type.
How does state teaching licensure affect the H-1B petition for this role?
State licensure is a parallel requirement that runs alongside the H-1B process. Your employer files the LCA and I-129 petition with USCIS, but you must hold a valid state teaching license to legally work in a K-12 classroom. If your foreign degree requires evaluation before the state will issue a license, that credential review can take several months and should be started before you receive a job offer.
Can my H-1B transfer if I move to a different school or district?
Yes, but each new employer must file a new I-129 petition before or when you start the new role. Additionally, every worksite location where you teach must have its own certified LCA on file. If your new district covers multiple campuses, confirm that the LCA covers each building where you will work, not just the administrative address.
How long does H-1B status last for a teaching position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific timing requirements under USCIS rules. Plan your long-term immigration path with an attorney well before you approach the six-year limit.