H-1B Visa K 12 Education Jobs
K-12 education roles in the U.S. can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as special education, curriculum development, or bilingual instruction. Public school districts file LCAs with DOL and must meet prevailing wage requirements for certified teaching and instructional specialist positions.
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
DLR Group's Kansas City Office has an opening for an Architect to support the growth of our K-12 Education Sector. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.
Position Summary
As a key contributor to our design team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project documentation and delivery, working closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work while ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
As part of our integrated design team, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
Our Kansas City studio is experiencing exciting growth, creating opportunities to work on purposeful, design-driven projects alongside a passionate and collaborative team. Here, you’ll be empowered to shape meaningful work, build strong relationships, and take your career to the next level in a studio that values creativity, impact, and people. We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about great design with great people. We are seeking an architect who is a team player and embodies integrity, intelligence, curiosity, and critical thinking. The right candidate will be a well-rounded design professional who is actively involved in all phases of design across a wide variety of project types, scales, and locations.
What you will do:
- Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring high standards of design excellence
- Coordinate project drawings, specifications, and documentation with the project team, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget
- Lead collaboration within project teams, generating innovative design ideas and solutions
- Apply advanced architectural concepts to projects, including complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques
- Integrate QA/QC procedures and practice standards into project deliverables, resolving any issues
- Ensure BIM standards are applied and coordinate with the Project Manager and BIM Manager
- Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment
- Meet project deliverable deadlines and manage time effectively to maintain project schedules and work plans
- Participate in client presentations and contribute to successful project outcomes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Graduate degree not required unless mandated by local licensure regulations)
- Minimum of six years of professional experience in architecture
- Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required
- Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rendering Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite
- Competent in technical design, with the ability to investigate, evaluate, and recommend solutions that meet client needs
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to multitask and maintain quality standards
- Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
INTRODUCTION
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
DLR Group's Kansas City Office has an opening for an Architect to support the growth of our K-12 Education Sector. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.
Position Summary
As a key contributor to our design team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project documentation and delivery, working closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work while ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
As part of our integrated design team, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
Our Kansas City studio is experiencing exciting growth, creating opportunities to work on purposeful, design-driven projects alongside a passionate and collaborative team. Here, you’ll be empowered to shape meaningful work, build strong relationships, and take your career to the next level in a studio that values creativity, impact, and people. We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about great design with great people. We are seeking an architect who is a team player and embodies integrity, intelligence, curiosity, and critical thinking. The right candidate will be a well-rounded design professional who is actively involved in all phases of design across a wide variety of project types, scales, and locations.
What you will do:
- Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring high standards of design excellence
- Coordinate project drawings, specifications, and documentation with the project team, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget
- Lead collaboration within project teams, generating innovative design ideas and solutions
- Apply advanced architectural concepts to projects, including complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques
- Integrate QA/QC procedures and practice standards into project deliverables, resolving any issues
- Ensure BIM standards are applied and coordinate with the Project Manager and BIM Manager
- Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment
- Meet project deliverable deadlines and manage time effectively to maintain project schedules and work plans
- Participate in client presentations and contribute to successful project outcomes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Graduate degree not required unless mandated by local licensure regulations)
- Minimum of six years of professional experience in architecture
- Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required
- Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rendering Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite
- Competent in technical design, with the ability to investigate, evaluate, and recommend solutions that meet client needs
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to multitask and maintain quality standards
- Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in K 12 Education
Verify your credential equivalency early
Foreign teaching degrees often need evaluation by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service before a school district will file your H-1B petition. Start this process months before applying, as delays here stall the entire timeline.
Target districts with cap-exempt status
Public school districts affiliated with nonprofit educational institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Confirm cap-exempt status directly with the district's HR department before assuming you're subject to the annual lottery.
Search for verified H-1B sponsoring schools on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter K-12 education roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history, so you're applying to districts that have actually sponsored H-1B teachers before, not just ones that say they're open to sponsorship.
Look up your role's prevailing wage by district
Prevailing wage requirements vary significantly by county and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the district's salary meets DOL minimums for your specific teaching specialty and location.
Understand the state teaching license requirement
USCIS requires that your role qualify as a specialty occupation. Districts must show the position requires a degree in a specific field, but state licensure adds a separate layer. Check your target state's licensure reciprocity rules before accepting an offer.
Time your petition around the academic hiring cycle
Most districts finalize contracts by spring for fall start dates. An October 1 H-1B start date aligns with cap-subject petitions filed in April. Confirm your employer can begin the LCA process by February to avoid missing the cap filing window.
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Find K 12 Education JobsK 12 Education H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do K-12 teaching jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, most certified teaching roles qualify if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles like special education teacher, ESL instructor, and subject-area specialist typically meet the specialty occupation standard. General aide or paraprofessional roles that don't require a specific degree are much less likely to qualify.
Are public school districts subject to the H-1B cap?
Not always. Public school districts affiliated with a government entity or a qualifying nonprofit institution may be cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without competing in the annual lottery. You'll need to confirm the district's cap-exempt status with their HR team, as this varies by district structure and state.
How do I find K-12 employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter K-12 education roles by employers with verified LCA filing history pulled from DOL disclosure data. That's more reliable than asking in a job posting, because it shows which districts have completed the process for actual hires, not just which ones say they're willing to sponsor.
Does my foreign teaching degree count toward H-1B eligibility?
A foreign teaching degree can satisfy the H-1B bachelor's degree requirement if it's evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. You'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service. The evaluation must confirm both the level and the field of study, since USCIS looks for degree-to-role alignment, not just any bachelor's equivalent.
Can a school district sponsor me for an H-1B if I'm still completing my teaching license?
Sponsorship typically requires you to hold the state teaching license before the H-1B petition is approved. Some states issue provisional licenses that can satisfy USCIS requirements temporarily, but the district takes on risk if full licensure isn't secured before the petition or your start date. Confirm the district's policy on provisional licensure before accepting an offer contingent on H-1B filing.
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