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H-1B visa jobs for 6th Grade Teacher roles are available at public school districts and private schools that file Labor Condition Applications with DOL, confirming they'll pay the prevailing wage for your location. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation when structured around a bachelor's degree in education or a subject-specific field.
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Get Access To All JobsApplications will be received until November 12, 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.
Dates Needed: November 5, 2026 - January 29, 2027
About this job:
A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary: $31.503 per hour.
- 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:
- Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
- Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
- Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
- Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- 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 12, 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.
Dates Needed: November 5, 2026 - January 29, 2027
About this job:
A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary: $31.503 per hour.
- 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:
- Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
- Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
- Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
- Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- 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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a 6th Grade Teacher
Verify your teaching credential transfers
State teaching licenses aren't automatically reciprocal. Before applying, confirm your out-of-state or foreign credential meets the licensing board's requirements for the state where you're job searching, since USCIS requires you to hold any legally required license before approving your H-1B visa petition.
Target districts with active LCA histories
Search Migrate Mate to find school districts and private schools that have certified LCAs for teacher roles in your target city. Districts with prior filings have already navigated the DOL process and are far more likely to sponsor again than those doing it for the first time.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary talks
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific teacher classification and county using OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least that wage, so knowing the floor protects you and sets realistic expectations on both sides.
Confirm the job posting requires a bachelor's degree
USCIS will scrutinize whether 6th Grade Teacher qualifies as a specialty occupation. Prioritize postings that explicitly require a bachelor's degree in education, a core subject like mathematics or science, or a directly related field. Vague postings listing a degree as preferred, not required, create petition risk.
Get a separate LCA for each school worksite
If you teach at more than one campus, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite location. A single LCA tied to the district's administrative address doesn't cover classrooms at unlisted schools, and working at an uncertified site violates your H-1B terms.
Start the petition at least six months out
School districts hire on academic-year cycles, but H-1B cap-subject petitions can only have an October 1 start date, and selection rules have changed recently. Work backwards from that date and ask your employer to begin the I-129 filing process well in advance to avoid missing the academic year entirely.
H-1B Visa 6th Grade Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a 6th Grade Teacher role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as education, mathematics, science, English, or another core subject. USCIS evaluates the job duties and the employer's hiring standard, not just the job title. Districts that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of subject weaken the specialty occupation argument, so target schools with degree-specific requirements written into the job description.
Which types of schools actually sponsor H-1B visas for teachers?
Public school districts, charter school networks, private K-12 schools, and international schools with U.S. campuses are the most common sponsors. Larger districts with dedicated HR teams and prior LCA filing history are more likely to navigate the process smoothly. Browse Migrate Mate to identify schools in your target location that have certified LCAs for teacher roles.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect teacher H-1B petitions?
DOL requires the sponsoring school to certify on the LCA that it will pay you at least the prevailing wage for your teacher classification and county. That wage is determined by DOL's wage survey data and varies by location and experience level. If a district's posted salary falls below the prevailing wage for your area, they cannot legally file the LCA, so check OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.
Can my H-1B cover teaching assignments at multiple school campuses?
Only if your employer files a separate certified LCA for each physical worksite. A district-level LCA tied to the administrative office address does not cover individual school buildings. If your schedule includes regular assignments at two or more campuses, confirm with your employer before the I-129 is filed that all worksites are listed and their LCAs are certified by DOL.
How long can I work as a 6th Grade Teacher on an H-1B visa?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Beyond six years, extensions are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific USCIS eligibility criteria. Talk to your employer early about long-term immigration planning if you intend to stay beyond the initial six-year period.