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Licensed High School
Date Posted:
6/19/2026
Location:
Valley High
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Closing Date:
06/25/2026
Position Summary:
The Student Advocate plays a critical role in supporting student success by monitoring attendance, tracking academic progress—especially for students using Edgenuity—and developing strong, supportive relationships with students, staff, and families. This individual will serve as a liaison between the school and home, assist in classrooms, support student mediation efforts, and help implement systems that promote a positive and productive school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Attendance & Intervention
- Monitor daily student attendance and track trends.
- Conduct weekly check-ins with students who struggle with consistent attendance. Require Power Hour attendance and follow up with students failing more than 2 classes every 3 weeks.
- Develop and implement a positive reward system for students who are habitually absent.
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Collaborate with parents/guardians (in-person if possible) to develop individualized attendance support plans and communicate these to the student's teachers (typically in person).
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Classroom & Student Support
- Assist in every classroom for at least one class period per quarter to build rapport with students and staff.
- Learn and document how students work best with each teacher, noting preferences, strengths, and areas of concern.
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Support students using Ingenuity in your classroom and provide academic help as needed.
-
Ingenuity Monitoring & Communication
- Monitor and maintain records of all student progress in Ingenuity (excluding students in Senior Success).
-
Send weekly progress updates to counselors, parents/guardians, students, and Special Education case managers (when applicable).
-
Behavior & Mediation Support
- Assist in the mediation of student conflicts to foster a safe and respectful school climate.
-
Be active and visible in hallways during passing periods to build positive relationships and reinforce behavioral expectations.
-
Collaboration & School Engagement
- Attend Village Council meetings to identify community supports and follow through on assigned action items.
- Assist with class coverage and school supervision as needed.
- Present compiled attendance data regularly to faculty and administration.
Qualifications
- Requires compliance with USBE state license requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
- Experience working with youth in a school or counseling setting is strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both youth and adults.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and data-tracking skills.
- Comfortable using digital tools and platforms (ingenuity, email, attendance software, etc.).
Work Environment:
This position operates primarily within the school building.
Requires flexibility to be present in multiple classrooms, hallways, and meetings throughout the school day.
Occasional evening or weekend communication with families may be needed.
Job Description
Licensure Requirements
All applicants must have a Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) or apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL) to be eligible to apply to Jordan School District and participate in our Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) Program when hired.
Proof of an AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL.
Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of an AEL.
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
- Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
- Supplementary Life and AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.
Position Type:
Licensed High School
Date Posted:
6/19/2026
Location:
Valley High
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Closing Date:
06/25/2026
Position Summary:
The Student Advocate plays a critical role in supporting student success by monitoring attendance, tracking academic progress—especially for students using Edgenuity—and developing strong, supportive relationships with students, staff, and families. This individual will serve as a liaison between the school and home, assist in classrooms, support student mediation efforts, and help implement systems that promote a positive and productive school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Attendance & Intervention
- Monitor daily student attendance and track trends.
- Conduct weekly check-ins with students who struggle with consistent attendance. Require Power Hour attendance and follow up with students failing more than 2 classes every 3 weeks.
- Develop and implement a positive reward system for students who are habitually absent.
-
Collaborate with parents/guardians (in-person if possible) to develop individualized attendance support plans and communicate these to the student's teachers (typically in person).
-
Classroom & Student Support
- Assist in every classroom for at least one class period per quarter to build rapport with students and staff.
- Learn and document how students work best with each teacher, noting preferences, strengths, and areas of concern.
-
Support students using Ingenuity in your classroom and provide academic help as needed.
-
Ingenuity Monitoring & Communication
- Monitor and maintain records of all student progress in Ingenuity (excluding students in Senior Success).
-
Send weekly progress updates to counselors, parents/guardians, students, and Special Education case managers (when applicable).
-
Behavior & Mediation Support
- Assist in the mediation of student conflicts to foster a safe and respectful school climate.
-
Be active and visible in hallways during passing periods to build positive relationships and reinforce behavioral expectations.
-
Collaboration & School Engagement
- Attend Village Council meetings to identify community supports and follow through on assigned action items.
- Assist with class coverage and school supervision as needed.
- Present compiled attendance data regularly to faculty and administration.
Qualifications
- Requires compliance with USBE state license requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
- Experience working with youth in a school or counseling setting is strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both youth and adults.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and data-tracking skills.
- Comfortable using digital tools and platforms (ingenuity, email, attendance software, etc.).
Work Environment:
This position operates primarily within the school building.
Requires flexibility to be present in multiple classrooms, hallways, and meetings throughout the school day.
Occasional evening or weekend communication with families may be needed.
Job Description
Licensure Requirements
All applicants must have a Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) or apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL) to be eligible to apply to Jordan School District and participate in our Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) Program when hired.
Proof of an AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL.
Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of an AEL.
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
- Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
- Supplementary Life and AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a High School Teacher
Verify your subject credential matches H-1B requirements
Your state teaching license alone doesn't satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement. USCIS also needs your degree to directly relate to the subject you'll teach, so a math credential backed by a biology degree can trigger an RFE.
Target cap-exempt schools before the lottery
Nonprofit and government-affiliated schools are often cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery window. Qualifying institutions include public school districts and nonprofits affiliated with universities, letting you start any time of year.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter teaching roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces districts and private schools that have actually sponsored teachers, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness from a job posting.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your subject area, grade level, and school location. Run your title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search to know the floor before you enter salary discussions.
Confirm your degree equivalency before filing season
A three-year bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. may not automatically satisfy USCIS's four-year equivalency standard. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization and confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before the I-129 is prepared.
Time your job search around the April filing window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing at cap-subject private schools, target offers no later than February so the employer has time to prepare the LCA and I-129 package.
H-1B Visa High School Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Do all High School Teacher jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Not automatically. USCIS requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the subject taught. A physics teacher with a physics degree clearly qualifies. A general studies or elective role with a loosely related degree is harder to support and may draw an RFE from USCIS.
Can a public school district sponsor an H-1B visa?
Yes. Public school districts are government entities and are cap-exempt under the H-1B rules, which means they can file petitions year-round without competing in the annual lottery. This makes districts a practical sponsorship option for teachers who can't wait for an April filing window or who missed the current lottery cycle.
How do I find High School Teacher jobs with H-1B sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate for High School Teacher roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This shows you which school districts and private schools have actually filed Labor Condition Applications for teaching roles, rather than relying on vague job posting language like 'will consider sponsorship.'
Does a state teaching license count toward the H-1B specialty occupation standard?
A state license helps but isn't sufficient on its own. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any license. Your degree field and the subject you'll teach must align. A teaching license in secondary education paired with a subject-specific degree gives you the strongest case for specialty occupation approval.
What happens to my H-1B status if the school year ends and I'm between contracts?
Teachers employed on annual contracts often face a gap period between academic years. USCIS generally recognizes that teachers in nonprofit or government school settings can maintain H-1B status through summer if the employer-employee relationship continues. Your employer should confirm this in the petition, and you have a 60-day grace period if your status ends unexpectedly.