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School Principal jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to certify a specialty occupation backed by a directly related degree, most commonly in Education Administration or Curriculum and Instruction. Districts and charter networks actively sponsor principals who bring bilingual credentials, turnaround experience, or specialized instructional leadership that local candidate pools don't cover.
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Davis School District
Reference #
2027-2028 ASST HS PRINCIPAL
Close Date
open until filled
Summary
Davis School District is accepting applications for High School Assistant Principal openings for the 2027-2028 school year. File reviews will begin on November 25, 2026; priority will be given to applications received prior to this date. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Description
The Assistant Principal partners with the principal and administrative team to provide leadership that promotes student learning, belonging, safety, staff growth, and effective school operations. The Assistant Principal is a visible and engaged instructional leader who builds strong relationships, develops people, supports high expectations, and helps ensure every student is prepared for graduation and future success.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support school improvement goals, district instructional priorities, and high-quality teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with teachers, departments, and PLCs to strengthen instruction and improve student achievement.
- Conduct classroom observations, support employee evaluations, and provide meaningful feedback, coaching, and professional growth opportunities.
- Analyze student achievement, graduation, attendance, and behavioral data to identify needs, implement interventions, and monitor student progress.
- Foster a safe, positive, inclusive school culture that promotes student belonging, leadership, engagement, and success.
- Address student discipline, attendance, and behavioral concerns fairly and consistently in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
- Collaborate with counselors, special educators, and support personnel to meet students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Support graduation, college and career readiness, special education programs, Section 504 plans, and student services, including serving as the LEA representative in IEP meetings when assigned.
- Assist with employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
- Support daily school operations, including scheduling, student supervision, safety procedures, athletics, extracurricular activities, and graduation events.
- Maintain a visible administrative presence and build positive relationships through effective communication with students, staff, families, and community members.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and leadership when resolving concerns and assume responsibility for the school in the principal's absence.
- Provide leadership and oversight for athletics, extracurricular activities, student organizations, graduation, and major school events while maintaining a visible administrative presence.
Educational Experience Required
- Three years’ successful experience as an educator. Preference given to those with prior administrative experience.
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
- Valid Utah administrative/educational leadership license or appropriate credential.
Required Documents:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- Three current letters of recommendation (none being from your current supervisor)
- Copy of university graduate transcripts
- Copy of educator License
- Copy of school leadership license
Submit completed application prior to November 25, 2026, for priority consideration. (Please make sure application information is current before submitting). Please attach each document as a separate file (i.e., resume, transcript, each letter of reference). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Tiffiny Mason at tmason@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5252 or Cathy Robles at crobles@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5106.
Location
Davis School District
Reference #
2027-2028 ASST HS PRINCIPAL
Close Date
open until filled
Summary
Davis School District is accepting applications for High School Assistant Principal openings for the 2027-2028 school year. File reviews will begin on November 25, 2026; priority will be given to applications received prior to this date. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Description
The Assistant Principal partners with the principal and administrative team to provide leadership that promotes student learning, belonging, safety, staff growth, and effective school operations. The Assistant Principal is a visible and engaged instructional leader who builds strong relationships, develops people, supports high expectations, and helps ensure every student is prepared for graduation and future success.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support school improvement goals, district instructional priorities, and high-quality teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with teachers, departments, and PLCs to strengthen instruction and improve student achievement.
- Conduct classroom observations, support employee evaluations, and provide meaningful feedback, coaching, and professional growth opportunities.
- Analyze student achievement, graduation, attendance, and behavioral data to identify needs, implement interventions, and monitor student progress.
- Foster a safe, positive, inclusive school culture that promotes student belonging, leadership, engagement, and success.
- Address student discipline, attendance, and behavioral concerns fairly and consistently in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
- Collaborate with counselors, special educators, and support personnel to meet students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Support graduation, college and career readiness, special education programs, Section 504 plans, and student services, including serving as the LEA representative in IEP meetings when assigned.
- Assist with employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
- Support daily school operations, including scheduling, student supervision, safety procedures, athletics, extracurricular activities, and graduation events.
- Maintain a visible administrative presence and build positive relationships through effective communication with students, staff, families, and community members.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and leadership when resolving concerns and assume responsibility for the school in the principal's absence.
- Provide leadership and oversight for athletics, extracurricular activities, student organizations, graduation, and major school events while maintaining a visible administrative presence.
Educational Experience Required
- Three years’ successful experience as an educator. Preference given to those with prior administrative experience.
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
- Valid Utah administrative/educational leadership license or appropriate credential.
Required Documents:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- Three current letters of recommendation (none being from your current supervisor)
- Copy of university graduate transcripts
- Copy of educator License
- Copy of school leadership license
Submit completed application prior to November 25, 2026, for priority consideration. (Please make sure application information is current before submitting). Please attach each document as a separate file (i.e., resume, transcript, each letter of reference). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Tiffiny Mason at tmason@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5252 or Cathy Robles at crobles@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5106.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in School Principal
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the principal role. A master's in Educational Leadership or Administration is the strongest credential. If your degree is in a broader field, document how your coursework maps to instructional leadership and school management duties.
Target districts with documented sponsorship history
Use Migrate Mate to search School Principal roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on districts and charter networks that have sponsored before cuts your outreach time and surfaces realistic opportunities faster.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your salary at or above the DOL prevailing wage for education administrators in your specific metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9032 and your worksite's county before you accept any offer to confirm the number is compliant.
Confirm each school building gets its own LCA
If you oversee multiple campuses or rotate between buildings in different counties, each worksite requires a separate certified Labor Condition Application. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel early so the filing covers every location where you'll regularly work.
Get your foreign transcripts evaluated before applications
Many state licensing boards and H-1B petitions both require a credential evaluation for degrees earned outside the U.S. Order a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator early. Delays in evaluation can stall both your state principal license and your USCIS petition.
Plan for the H-1B cap timeline in your job search
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so talk to an immigration attorney about timing before you sign any start date. Cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date. Districts that are government entities or public universities may be cap-exempt, which removes that constraint entirely.
H-1B Visa School Principal: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a School Principal role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, School Principal typically qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the degree requirement as it applies to the specific role, so your petition needs to document that the district requires a directly related degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
Which school employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for principals?
Large urban public school districts, charter management organizations, and private international schools are the most active H-1B sponsors for School Principal roles. Government-run public school districts may also qualify as cap-exempt employers, which means your petition could bypass the annual selection process entirely. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to narrow your search.
How does state principal licensure interact with H-1B sponsorship?
Every state requires a valid administrative credential to serve as a principal, and USCIS expects you to meet licensure requirements as part of the specialty occupation determination. If your license is from another country, most states require passing an equivalency review or completing additional coursework. Confirm your license transfer timeline with the state department of education before your employer files the petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different school or district?
Changing employers requires your new district to file a fresh H-1B petition before you start work there. If you're staying with the same district but moving to a new school building in a different county, the employer must file an amended petition with a new Labor Condition Application for that worksite. Neither transition is automatic, so plan the filing timeline before any role change takes effect.
Can a School Principal on H-1B pursue a green card through their employer?
Yes, H-1B allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence while maintaining valid nonimmigrant status. School districts sponsoring green cards for principals typically use the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, which require a PERM labor certification. The process takes several years, so initiating it well before your six-year H-1B maximum helps preserve your options if backlogs extend timelines.