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Spanish Teacher jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to file a Labor Condition Application certifying prevailing wages before petitioning USCIS. Most sponsoring positions are framed around degree-level curriculum design, language assessment, and accredited instruction, anchoring the role as a specialty occupation. The H-1B visa grants three-year status, extendable to six.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Title: High School Spanish Teacher - Fall 2027
Location: Great Hearts Irving Upper School (3520 World Cup Way, Irving, TX 75038)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt
Salary: Starting at $40,000
We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).
Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Texas Teacher Retirement System
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Spanish at Great Hearts:
- All Spanish courses are taught in a full-immersion style classroom (speaking, listening, reading, and writing only in the language from day 1)
- Spanish is offered both at the K-5 level and in high school.
- All courses are taught liberally for the cultivation of the mind and culminate in the reading of canonical literary works, which are examined through reading, class discussion, and writing assignments.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
- Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
- Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.
Required/Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
- Certification is not required for general education
- All majors are welcome
US Work Authorization required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Title: High School Spanish Teacher - Fall 2027
Location: Great Hearts Irving Upper School (3520 World Cup Way, Irving, TX 75038)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt
Salary: Starting at $40,000
We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).
Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Texas Teacher Retirement System
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Spanish at Great Hearts:
- All Spanish courses are taught in a full-immersion style classroom (speaking, listening, reading, and writing only in the language from day 1)
- Spanish is offered both at the K-5 level and in high school.
- All courses are taught liberally for the cultivation of the mind and culminate in the reading of canonical literary works, which are examined through reading, class discussion, and writing assignments.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
- Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
- Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.
Required/Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
- Certification is not required for general education
- All majors are welcome
US Work Authorization required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Spanish Teacher
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree in Spanish, linguistics, education, or a closely related field must align with the specific duties in the job description. Pull the O*NET profile for postsecondary Spanish instructors to map your qualifications against the degree-level requirements USCIS expects.
Target employers with LCA filing history
School districts, language institutes, and universities that have previously certified LCAs for teaching roles are your strongest targets. Search Migrate Mate's verified employer database to find schools with active H-1B sponsorship history for Spanish instruction roles.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and role level. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 25-1124 for postsecondary teachers before you sign an offer to confirm the salary aligns with what DOL will certify.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If you teach at multiple campus locations or district sites, each worksite requires its own certified LCA before work begins there. Clarify with the employer's HR team which sites are listed and whether additional LCA filings are planned before you start.
Prepare for credential evaluation early
If your teaching degree is from outside the U.S., get a foreign credential evaluation through a NACES-approved service before your employer files the I-129. USCIS scrutinizes equivalency for specialty occupation claims, and delays in evaluation can stall the petition.
Understand the cap and plan your timeline
Most Spanish Teacher positions at private schools and universities are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your I-129 at any time without entering the selection process. Confirm your employer's cap-exempt status with USCIS before assuming a cap-subject filing timeline.
H-1B Visa Spanish Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Spanish Teacher role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. A Spanish Teacher role at a K-12 public school does not automatically qualify, since state teaching licenses rather than specific degree fields are often the minimum standard. Roles framed around college-level instruction, curriculum development, or linguistic assessment that require a bachelor's degree in Spanish, linguistics, or education are more defensible. USCIS will evaluate the actual job duties and the degree requirement the employer sets.
Are school districts or universities more likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Spanish teachers?
Universities and accredited language programs sponsor more H-1B positions for Spanish instructors because their roles more clearly require a specific degree field, strengthening the specialty occupation argument. Many public school districts are government entities that may qualify as cap-exempt employers, which removes the annual selection process entirely. Use Migrate Mate to find schools with verified LCA filing history before applying.
What happens to my H-1B status if the school year ends or my contract is not renewed?
Your H-1B status is tied to your employer's active petition. If your contract ends and no new employer files a transfer petition, your status lapses. You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. Seasonal gaps between school years are allowable if your employer maintains the petition and you remain on payroll or approved leave.
Can my employer sponsor me for a Spanish Teacher job while I'm on a different visa status?
Yes. Employers can file an H-1B petition as a change of status if you're currently in lawful nonimmigrant status such as F-1 OPT, J-1 visa, or another work visa. The petition must be filed before your current status expires. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer should file well before your EAD expiration date to maintain work authorization continuity.
How do I find Spanish Teacher jobs where employers are willing to sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate for Spanish Teacher roles listed by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Filtering by education sector helps narrow results to universities, language schools, and private K-12 institutions that have demonstrated sponsorship activity. Institutions that have previously filed LCAs for teaching roles are significantly more prepared to manage the petition process than those attempting it for the first time.