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English Teacher roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a directly related field. Private language schools, K-12 independent schools, and universities are the most active sponsors. No lottery applies to cap-exempt institutions like universities and nonprofit research organizations.
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Get Access To All JobsFAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Teacher
Position Description
The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
WORK LOCATION: Assigned School
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or designated school-based administrators
WORK CALENDAR: 190 Days
SALARY: Salary based on Fayette County Public School System Educator
APPROVED (Board): November 2003
REVISED: November 2024; Salary Scale adjusted for days worked. September 2022; June 2022; February 2018
SUMMARY: Provide high quality instruction and implement curriculum for assigned students; establish, foster, facilitate and maintain a safe and secure classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
- Provide content related and appropriate instruction based on Fayette County’s curriculum and Georgia Department of Education standards
- Use research based instructional strategies to engage students in active, student-centered learning
- Maintain lesson plans and use relevant data to plan for instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Assess, document and prepare reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, and attendance
- Provide a well-managed, safe and orderly environment that encourages respect for all
- Participate in student related conferences in order to enhance student learning
- Perform additional activities and duties intended for school and student enhancement
- Attend required meetings (faculty, department, MTSS, IEPs, 504, etc.) and professional learning sessions
- Promote a positive school environment that enhances student learning
- Communicate professionally and effectively with students, parents, staff, community and central office personnel
- Ability to be present at the physical worksite
- Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations
- Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Hold or be eligible for school system’s required certification in appropriate educational field
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work well with students, parents, staff and the community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities. Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved subject specific endorsements, as required
Master’s Degree from accredited college or university
Experience as a classroom teacher
REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The employee will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Fayette County Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.
FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Teacher
Position Description
The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
WORK LOCATION: Assigned School
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or designated school-based administrators
WORK CALENDAR: 190 Days
SALARY: Salary based on Fayette County Public School System Educator
APPROVED (Board): November 2003
REVISED: November 2024; Salary Scale adjusted for days worked. September 2022; June 2022; February 2018
SUMMARY: Provide high quality instruction and implement curriculum for assigned students; establish, foster, facilitate and maintain a safe and secure classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
- Provide content related and appropriate instruction based on Fayette County’s curriculum and Georgia Department of Education standards
- Use research based instructional strategies to engage students in active, student-centered learning
- Maintain lesson plans and use relevant data to plan for instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Assess, document and prepare reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, and attendance
- Provide a well-managed, safe and orderly environment that encourages respect for all
- Participate in student related conferences in order to enhance student learning
- Perform additional activities and duties intended for school and student enhancement
- Attend required meetings (faculty, department, MTSS, IEPs, 504, etc.) and professional learning sessions
- Promote a positive school environment that enhances student learning
- Communicate professionally and effectively with students, parents, staff, community and central office personnel
- Ability to be present at the physical worksite
- Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations
- Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Hold or be eligible for school system’s required certification in appropriate educational field
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work well with students, parents, staff and the community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities. Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved subject specific endorsements, as required
Master’s Degree from accredited college or university
Experience as a classroom teacher
REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The employee will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Fayette County Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an English Teacher
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to the teaching role. A degree in English Literature, TESOL, Linguistics, or Education typically qualifies. A general humanities degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts that show coursework alignment before applying.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit educational organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery and no October 1 start date restriction. Applying to these employers gives you a faster, more predictable path to H-1B status than private K-12 schools.
Search LCA filings to find active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history for teaching roles. This shows you which schools and language programs have actually sponsored teachers before, not just those who claim they're open to sponsorship.
Confirm the employer will file the LCA first
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. Ask hiring managers explicitly whether their HR team has done this for teachers before, since many smaller private schools haven't.
Check prevailing wage requirements for your location
The LCA locks in a wage level tied to your specific location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for English teachers in your target city before negotiating your offer, so the employer's offer meets DOL requirements.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before job applications. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize foreign degree equivalency in teaching petitions, and delays in evaluation can push back your petition filing timeline.
H-1B Visa English Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an English Teacher role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as English, Education, TESOL, or Linguistics. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the specific role, not just preferred. Positions at accredited schools and universities are stronger candidates than informal tutoring or adult education roles where degree requirements are less defined.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for English Teachers?
Universities and community colleges are the most active sponsors and are cap-exempt, so you can start any time of year without waiting for the lottery. Private language schools, international K-12 schools, and some public school districts also sponsor, but they're cap-subject. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for teaching roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and occupation.
Can I switch from an F-1 OPT or STEM OPT extension to an H-1B as an English Teacher?
Yes, if you're on OPT and receive an H-1B approval from a cap-subject employer, your status transitions on October 1 of that fiscal year. For cap-exempt employers like universities, the transition can happen any time. Your employer must file before your OPT expires, so coordinating the petition timeline with your EAD end date is critical.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your passport, all academic transcripts and diplomas, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., any teaching licenses or TESOL certifications, and a detailed resume showing your relevant experience. If you have a foreign degree, get the NACES evaluation done early since it can take several weeks and delays will push back your petition filing date.
Does a teaching license affect H-1B eligibility for English Teachers?
A state teaching license strengthens your petition by demonstrating that the role meets a professional standard requiring specialized training. However, it doesn't replace the degree requirement. USCIS still needs to see that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is the minimum entry requirement for the position, which the employer establishes through the LCA and job description.