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Education Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in education, curriculum development, instructional design, or a directly related field. K-12 districts, higher education institutions, edtech companies, and nonprofit training organizations all file H-1B petitions for these roles, though filing timelines and cap-subject status vary by employer type.
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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
- Plans, develops, delivers, and coordinates in-house product training programs for field support personnel and customers.
- Obtains information needed to prepare in-house training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids.
- Ensures training program(s) meets company and customer objectives.
- Maintains communication with customers to ensure effectiveness of training.
- May utilize trainers with technical expertise.
- Continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
- May be assigned to a core team to assess the fields needs for a new or revised curriculum build utilizing the ADDIE model of adult instructional design.
- Strongly influence the design of new indication and product launch education plans based on business strategy, with a significant focus on functional results.
- Design and execute creative and engaging Field Sales and Clinical Specialists Education programs that are targeted, purposeful, and increase electrophysiology knowledge and skills in procedures and cardiac ablation therapies, to enable the commercial organization meets its objectives.
- Collaborate with cross functional groups (PACE T&E, Product Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Services, Legal, Quality, and Regulatory) to create education programs, curricula, course materials and measurements that support business unit strategies and are compliant with regulatory, quality systems, and Business Conduct Standards.
- Demonstrate education effectiveness through systematic program evaluation and continuous improvement strategy.
- Work collaboratively with the Physician Education team to develop and deliver new processes, quality standards and increase efficiency of the team.
- Capacity to adjust swiftly to shifting priorities in order to satisfy business requirements.
- Travel: up to 50%.
To qualify for the Senior Level you must have:
- High School Diploma PLUS a minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience -OR-
- Associate’s Degree PLUS a minimum 6 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience -OR-
- Bachelor’s Degree PLUS a minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience.
- 1 year of EP mapping experience.
Nice to Have
- Advanced Electrophysiology (RCIS or IBHRE certification is preferred).
- Computer skills: Excel, Smart Sheets, Articulate & Rise, Adobe, Camtasia, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Teams, Share Point.
- Instructional design methods.
- Presentation skills.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Collaboration and Inclusion skills.
- Ability to develop and foster strong relationships with external customers.
- Passion and ability to develop and deliver impactful training.
- Strong working knowledge of Training & Education of Medical device program curriculum build and delivery processes.
- Assessment of core competencies of field employees and physician customers to identify gaps in current program and build out and deliver curriculum that fills gaps identified.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $96,800.00 - $145,200.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Education Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align specifically with the Education Specialist position, not just education broadly. A degree in instructional design supports a curriculum developer role more cleanly than a general education degree, reducing RFE risk at adjudication.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated educational institutions are cap-exempt, so your petition can be filed any time of year without entering the April lottery. This is a structural advantage for Education Specialists whose roles fit these institutional settings.
Search LCA filings by occupation code on Migrate Mate
Education Specialist roles file under specific SOC codes. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation, so you can see which employers have actively filed for this role rather than guessing which districts or edtech firms sponsor.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up the wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate, so your offered salary clears the threshold USCIS will scrutinize during filing.
Clarify whether your employer files as a new or continuing employee
If you're already on H-1B with a different employer, a concurrent or transfer petition avoids the lottery entirely. Confirm with your prospective employer whether they'll file a transfer or treat you as a new H-1B worker, since the timelines and cap exposure differ.
Document specialized credentials beyond your degree
State licensure, curriculum certifications, or specialist credentials like NBCT strengthen the specialty occupation argument for Education Specialist petitions. Gather official transcripts, license verification letters, and any certification records before your employer starts the LCA filing process.
H-1B Visa Education Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or educational psychology. USCIS evaluates whether the role's duties are complex enough to require that theoretical knowledge. Generic teaching assistant or paraprofessional roles typically don't meet the standard, but district-level specialists, instructional coaches, and curriculum developers generally do.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Education Specialist positions?
K-12 school districts, colleges and universities, edtech companies, nonprofit training organizations, and government-affiliated education agencies all sponsor H-1B petitions for Education Specialists. Universities and nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round. Private edtech companies and for-profit training firms are cap-subject and must file during the April registration window. Browse verified H-1B filing history for Education Specialist roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Education Specialist job seekers?
If your target employer is a private company, your petition enters the annual lottery capped at 85,000 slots. Selection isn't guaranteed. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and qualifying nonprofits, bypass the lottery entirely. Prioritizing cap-exempt institutions in your job search gives you a path to H-1B status without depending on lottery selection, which is a meaningful strategic advantage for Education Specialists.
What documentation does my employer need to file my H-1B as an Education Specialist?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL first, certifying that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. They then file Form I-129 with USCIS. You'll need to provide official transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., any relevant state licensure documentation, and a detailed job description that links your role's duties to your specific degree field.
Does state licensure affect my H-1B eligibility as an Education Specialist?
State licensure can strengthen your petition by reinforcing the specialty occupation argument, since licensure requirements typically imply degree-level qualifications. If your role in a public school district requires a specific state credential, include that documentation in your filing package. USCIS may request it during adjudication. O*NET lists typical education and licensure requirements for Education Specialist roles, which your employer's attorney can reference in the petition.