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IT Support roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field. Large enterprises, managed service providers, and universities are among the most consistent sponsors. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery apply unless your employer is cap-exempt.
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About KIPP Texas Public Schools
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!
As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.
Job Description
The Technician, IT Support Services reports to the Manager, IT Support Services and provides Tier 1 technical support across school and administrative locations. This role delivers remote and deskside support to teachers and staff, maintains device and asset readiness, and ensures service is delivered in accordance with established standards and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- Provides Tier 1 desktop support by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues with Windows, iOS, and Chrome OS devices.
- Supports additional technology including printers, projectors, cellular phones, and classroom equipment.
- Installs and troubleshoots software, including client, cloud, and network-based applications.
- Resolves IT issues, service requests, and incidents within established parameters and SLAs.
- Provides timely status updates to users on open requests and incidents.
Device Readiness & Asset Management
- Prepares and delivers new hardware to employees and classrooms, including imaging, application configuration, asset tagging, and initial end-user training.
- Completes asset audits and maintains accurate inventory records.
Ticketing & Service Delivery Standards
- Uses the ticketing system to receive, prioritize, and respond to support requests.
- Meets department standards for tickets per day, total tickets resolved, resolution time, and customer satisfaction.
- Adheres to IT standards, SLAs, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and documentation requirements.
- Contributes to the knowledge base by documenting procedures, policies, and support solutions.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Technical certifications such as A+, Network+, Cisco Certifications, Microsoft Certifications, ITIL, or CompTIA are preferred.
- An Associate's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related field is a plus.
Skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for Tier 1 technical service requests.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments.
- Familiarity with desktop operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS.
- Experience with Active Directory, Google Admin Console, mobile device management platforms, and asset management systems.
- Ability to produce clear written documentation and instructional materials.
- Team-oriented mindset with a strong customer service approach.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting service expectations.
- Alignment with KIPP Texas's mission and core values.
What We Bring to the Table:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
- Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
- Paid family leave.
- Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
- Employee assistance programs.
- KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
EEO:
KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Company Description
About KIPP Texas Public Schools
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!
As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.
Job Description
The Technician, IT Support Services reports to the Manager, IT Support Services and provides Tier 1 technical support across school and administrative locations. This role delivers remote and deskside support to teachers and staff, maintains device and asset readiness, and ensures service is delivered in accordance with established standards and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- Provides Tier 1 desktop support by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues with Windows, iOS, and Chrome OS devices.
- Supports additional technology including printers, projectors, cellular phones, and classroom equipment.
- Installs and troubleshoots software, including client, cloud, and network-based applications.
- Resolves IT issues, service requests, and incidents within established parameters and SLAs.
- Provides timely status updates to users on open requests and incidents.
Device Readiness & Asset Management
- Prepares and delivers new hardware to employees and classrooms, including imaging, application configuration, asset tagging, and initial end-user training.
- Completes asset audits and maintains accurate inventory records.
Ticketing & Service Delivery Standards
- Uses the ticketing system to receive, prioritize, and respond to support requests.
- Meets department standards for tickets per day, total tickets resolved, resolution time, and customer satisfaction.
- Adheres to IT standards, SLAs, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and documentation requirements.
- Contributes to the knowledge base by documenting procedures, policies, and support solutions.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Technical certifications such as A+, Network+, Cisco Certifications, Microsoft Certifications, ITIL, or CompTIA are preferred.
- An Associate's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related field is a plus.
Skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for Tier 1 technical service requests.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments.
- Familiarity with desktop operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS.
- Experience with Active Directory, Google Admin Console, mobile device management platforms, and asset management systems.
- Ability to produce clear written documentation and instructional materials.
- Team-oriented mindset with a strong customer service approach.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting service expectations.
- Alignment with KIPP Texas's mission and core values.
What We Bring to the Table:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
- Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
- Paid family leave.
- Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
- Employee assistance programs.
- KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
EEO:
KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in IT Support
Document your degree's technical field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes IT Support petitions because the role can appear generalist. Get a credential evaluation that explicitly maps your degree coursework to systems administration, networking, or cybersecurity to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Search LCA filings to find active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter IT Support roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. That filing history tells you which companies are actively sponsoring, not just open to it in theory.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Look up your job's SOC code in the OFLC Wage Search before any salary discussion. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level I or Level II wage for your location, and a low offer can create compliance problems at filing.
Ask employers about E-Verify enrollment upfront
H-1B employers are legally required to be E-Verify participants. If a smaller IT shop expresses interest but isn't enrolled, that's an extra setup step on their side. Confirming enrollment early prevents delays after an offer is extended.
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Does IT Support qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the petition requires careful documentation. USCIS looks at whether the specific role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like computer science, information systems, or network engineering. Generic helpdesk positions often fail this test, while roles involving systems architecture, enterprise infrastructure management, or security operations are stronger candidates. Your job duties description in the LCA and I-129 petition carries significant weight.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas most often for IT Support roles?
Large enterprises with dedicated IT departments, managed service providers, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and universities are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for IT Support professionals. Universities and nonprofit research centers have the added advantage of being cap-exempt, meaning they can file outside the annual lottery window. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for IT Support roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect my IT Support job search?
The annual H-1B cap covers 65,000 slots for regular-cap applicants plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. Registration opens each March, with selections made by lottery before April 1. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers are your main alternative. Timing your job search to have an offer in hand before early March gives your employer the best chance to register you in time.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from an IT Support role?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing H-1B employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the country. During this window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition. The transfer doesn't require starting a new lottery slot if you're transferring between cap-subject employers. Moving quickly matters because the 60-day window doesn't pause while you're interviewing.
Can my IT Support employer transfer my H-1B if I change jobs within the company?
If the new internal role is materially different from the one described in your original H-1B petition, your employer needs to file an amended petition with USCIS before or when you begin the new duties. A promotion from helpdesk support to IT manager, for example, changes the specialty occupation basis and the prevailing wage requirement. Check with your employer's HR or immigration team before accepting any internal transfer or title change.
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