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Assistant Principal jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to certify a specialty occupation tied to your education in educational leadership, administration, or a closely related field. Most sponsoring districts file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, locking in your worksite, role, and prevailing wage before you start.
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Davis School District
Reference #
2027-28 JH ASST PRINCIPAL
Close Date
open until filled
Summary
Davis School District is accepting applications for Junior High Assistant Principal openings for the 2027-2028 school year. File reviews will begin on November 25, 2026; priority will be given to applications received prior to this date. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Description
The Assistant Principal partners with the principal to provide leadership that promotes student learning, belonging, safety, staff growth, and effective school operations. The Assistant Principal is a visible and engaged leader who builds strong relationships, supports high-quality instruction, develops people, and helps create the conditions for every student and employee to succeed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support school improvement goals, district instructional priorities, and student achievement.
- Collaborate with teachers, departments, and PLCs to strengthen instruction and improve student learning.
- Conduct classroom observations, support employee evaluations, and provide meaningful feedback and coaching.
- Analyze student achievement, attendance, and behavioral data to identify needs, implement interventions, and monitor progress.
- Foster a safe, positive, inclusive school culture that promotes student belonging, engagement, and success.
- Address student discipline, attendance, and behavioral concerns fairly and consistently in accordance with district policies.
- Collaborate with counselors, special educators, and support personnel to meet students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Serve as the LEA representative in IEP meetings when assigned and support the implementation of special education programs, Section 504 plans, and student services.
- Assist with employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
- Support daily school operations, including scheduling, student supervision, safety procedures, athletics, activities, and school events.
- Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and community members while addressing concerns professionally.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, and accountability, including assuming responsibility for the school in the principal's absence.
- Provide leadership and oversight for athletics, extracurricular activities, student organizations, and major school events while maintaining a visible administrative presence.
Educational Experience Required
- Three years’ successful experience as an educator. Preference given to those with prior administrative experience.
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
- Valid Utah administrative/educational leadership license or appropriate credential.
Required Documents:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- Three current letters of recommendation (none being from your current supervisor)
- Copy of university graduate transcripts
- Copy of educator License
- Copy of school leadership license
Submit completed application prior to November 25, 2026, for priority consideration. (Please make sure application information is current before submitting). Please attach each document as a separate file (i.e., resume, transcript, each letter of reference). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Tiffiny Mason at tmason@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5252 or Cathy Robles at crobles@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5106.
Location
Davis School District
Reference #
2027-28 JH ASST PRINCIPAL
Close Date
open until filled
Summary
Davis School District is accepting applications for Junior High Assistant Principal openings for the 2027-2028 school year. File reviews will begin on November 25, 2026; priority will be given to applications received prior to this date. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Description
The Assistant Principal partners with the principal to provide leadership that promotes student learning, belonging, safety, staff growth, and effective school operations. The Assistant Principal is a visible and engaged leader who builds strong relationships, supports high-quality instruction, develops people, and helps create the conditions for every student and employee to succeed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support school improvement goals, district instructional priorities, and student achievement.
- Collaborate with teachers, departments, and PLCs to strengthen instruction and improve student learning.
- Conduct classroom observations, support employee evaluations, and provide meaningful feedback and coaching.
- Analyze student achievement, attendance, and behavioral data to identify needs, implement interventions, and monitor progress.
- Foster a safe, positive, inclusive school culture that promotes student belonging, engagement, and success.
- Address student discipline, attendance, and behavioral concerns fairly and consistently in accordance with district policies.
- Collaborate with counselors, special educators, and support personnel to meet students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Serve as the LEA representative in IEP meetings when assigned and support the implementation of special education programs, Section 504 plans, and student services.
- Assist with employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
- Support daily school operations, including scheduling, student supervision, safety procedures, athletics, activities, and school events.
- Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and community members while addressing concerns professionally.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, and accountability, including assuming responsibility for the school in the principal's absence.
- Provide leadership and oversight for athletics, extracurricular activities, student organizations, and major school events while maintaining a visible administrative presence.
Educational Experience Required
- Three years’ successful experience as an educator. Preference given to those with prior administrative experience.
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
- Valid Utah administrative/educational leadership license or appropriate credential.
Required Documents:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- Three current letters of recommendation (none being from your current supervisor)
- Copy of university graduate transcripts
- Copy of educator License
- Copy of school leadership license
Submit completed application prior to November 25, 2026, for priority consideration. (Please make sure application information is current before submitting). Please attach each document as a separate file (i.e., resume, transcript, each letter of reference). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Tiffiny Mason at tmason@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5252 or Cathy Robles at crobles@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5106.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Assistant Principal
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Your master's degree in educational leadership, school administration, or curriculum and instruction directly supports a specialty occupation claim. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your degree field and the duties listed in the job description, so make sure your transcripts and degree title match what the employer puts in the I-129 petition.
Target districts with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find school districts and charter networks that have already certified Labor Condition Applications for educational administrator roles. Prior LCA activity signals that the employer understands the H-1B process and has an HR team or immigration counsel equipped to file on your behalf.
Verify your worksite LCA before accepting an offer
Each school building where you work as an Assistant Principal requires its own certified LCA listing that specific address. If the district reassigns you to a different campus after hiring, a new LCA must be certified before you begin working at the new location, so confirm this with HR during the offer stage.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. Pull the wage level for education administrators at your experience level using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate, so you can confirm the offered salary meets the LCA certification threshold and flags no compliance risks.
Review your O*NET profile before the petition
The O*NET occupation profile for Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School lists the typical entry-level education as a master's degree. Share this with your employer's immigration attorney to reinforce the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition and reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Plan your status timeline around the academic hiring cycle
H-1B status is granted in three-year increments and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Because districts hire Assistant Principals on annual or multi-year contracts, ask the employer to file for the full three-year period from day one and confirm the extension timeline aligns with your contract renewal dates.
H-1B Visa Assistant Principal: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Principal role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a master's degree in educational leadership, school administration, or a directly related field, it typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. The employer must document in the I-129 petition that the duties require this specific level and field of education, not just any bachelor's degree. Districts that have sponsored H-1B workers before are better positioned to make this case clearly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Principal positions?
Public school districts, charter management organizations, and private K-12 schools are the most common sponsors. Charter networks and large urban districts tend to have dedicated HR infrastructure and immigration counsel already in place. You can browse Assistant Principal roles at employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces districts that have already gone through the LCA and petition process.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a school district about H-1B sponsorship?
Gather your official transcripts showing a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, your state administrator licensure or certification, and any prior I-94 records or visa approval notices if you've held H-1B status before. Having a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized service is also useful if your degree was earned outside the United States, as the employer's immigration counsel will need it to support the specialty occupation argument with USCIS.
Does my administrator license affect H-1B eligibility for this role?
State licensure as a school administrator strengthens the specialty occupation argument because it demonstrates that the role requires a specific, state-regulated level of professional qualification. USCIS views licensure requirements as evidence that the position is not entry-level or generalist. If your license was issued in another state, verify reciprocity with the state where the district is located before the employer files the LCA with DOL.
What happens to my H-1B status if the district reassigns me to a different school?
A reassignment to a different physical school building is considered a material change in employment conditions under H-1B rules. The employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS and certify a new LCA listing the updated worksite address before you begin working at the new location. Failing to file an amended petition on time can create a status compliance issue, so flag any potential reassignment to HR and immigration counsel as early as possible.