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Paraprofessional roles in U.S. schools and special education programs can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field. Districts and charter networks that consistently file LCAs are your most direct path to sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsApplications for this position must be submitted by September 23rd to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job:
Support teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: New hires will be set at $23.178 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $23.178 to $27.698 per hour. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version, and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
- This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.
What You'll Do:
- Provides classroom assistance in the area of language acquisition as students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in designated subject areas.
- Prepares and set-up educational materials.
- Provides computer-based reading and writing instruction for students who scored below established level on standardized tests or assessments.
- Assists in assessment of students’ reading and writing abilities.
- Coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff and assists and supports the development of lesson plans.
- Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Assists individuals and small student groups and reinforces learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Provides student performance assessment assistance for assigned subject matter, providing feedback to the student and the teacher.
- Communicates (verbally and in writing) with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
- Supervises and monitors students at assigned sites and reinforces positive student behaviors and student related administration policies and rules.
What You’ll Need:
- To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
- ELA-S paraprofessional positions are required to complete a proficiency exam hosted by Berlitz. The test has two parts, speaking and reading and the candidate must pass in order to be hired for the position. For more information, check out SLP Exam for Paraprofessionals.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.
Applications for this position must be submitted by September 23rd to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job:
Support teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: New hires will be set at $23.178 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $23.178 to $27.698 per hour. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version, and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
- This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.
What You'll Do:
- Provides classroom assistance in the area of language acquisition as students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in designated subject areas.
- Prepares and set-up educational materials.
- Provides computer-based reading and writing instruction for students who scored below established level on standardized tests or assessments.
- Assists in assessment of students’ reading and writing abilities.
- Coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff and assists and supports the development of lesson plans.
- Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Assists individuals and small student groups and reinforces learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Provides student performance assessment assistance for assigned subject matter, providing feedback to the student and the teacher.
- Communicates (verbally and in writing) with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
- Supervises and monitors students at assigned sites and reinforces positive student behaviors and student related administration policies and rules.
What You’ll Need:
- To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
- ELA-S paraprofessional positions are required to complete a proficiency exam hosted by Berlitz. The test has two parts, speaking and reading and the candidate must pass in order to be hired for the position. For more information, check out SLP Exam for Paraprofessionals.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Paraprofessional
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct connection between your bachelor's degree field and the paraprofessional role. A degree in education, child development, or psychology typically satisfies this. A general studies degree often doesn't, so document the field-to-role link clearly before applying.
Target districts with active LCA filing history
Public school districts file Labor Condition Applications through DOL before petitioning USCIS. Search OFLC Wage Search filtering by education sector to identify districts that have sponsored paraprofessionals before. Prior filings signal an established HR process, not just willingness.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to find paraprofessional openings specifically at employers with H-1B LCA filing history in education roles. This filters out listings from districts that have never filed, saving you from offers that stall at HR.
Clarify role classification before offer stage
Ask hiring managers whether the position is classified under SOC code 25-9040 or a related education support code. Misclassification at the LCA stage is a common reason paraprofessional petitions get delayed or denied, and you can flag it early.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
School-year start dates are rigid. If your offer is contingent on being authorized by August or September, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard H-1B processing can exceed four months, which misses most district onboarding windows.
Gather state licensure documents before your LCA is filed
Several states require paraprofessionals to hold an educator or paraprofessional certification. Your employer's LCA must reflect any state-mandated requirements for the role, so confirm licensing requirements with the state education board before the petition is drafted.
H-1B Visa Paraprofessional: Frequently Asked Questions
Do paraprofessional jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Paraprofessionals can qualify for H-1B sponsorship if the specific position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as education, special education, or psychology. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree or that don't mandate a degree at all typically fail the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies. The job description and employer documentation matter significantly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for paraprofessionals?
Charter school networks, private special education schools, and large urban public school districts are the most consistent sponsors. Nonprofit educational organizations and early intervention service providers also file LCAs for paraprofessional roles. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history in this field by searching Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with active LCA records.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect paraprofessional H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the paraprofessional role in the specific geographic area where you'll work. You can look up applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search tool. School districts sometimes structure paraprofessional pay on salary schedules that fall below Level I prevailing wage, which blocks the LCA certification and must be corrected before USCIS filing.
Does the O*NET classification for paraprofessionals affect my H-1B petition?
O*NET classifies paraprofessors under codes like 25-9040, with job zone ratings that inform USCIS adjudicators reviewing specialty occupation claims. Because paraprofessional roles historically show variability in degree requirements across districts, the O*NET profile can be used by both petitioners and USCIS to argue for or against specialty occupation status, making the employer's position description critically important.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new school district without starting over?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new sponsoring employer once your petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new district must file a new LCA and H-1B transfer petition before or when you start. The 60-day grace period after your prior employment ends gives you time to arrange the transfer without an authorization gap.