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Special Education Teacher roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in special education or a closely related field. Most positions are with public school districts, which are cap-exempt employers, meaning you can file outside the annual lottery and start any time of year.
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Get Access To All JobsApplications for this position must be submitted by September 23, 2026 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.
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Teaches and manages a self-contained classroom for students with autism spectrum disorders whose educational needs center on development of academics, social-emotional, and adaptive behavior skills.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary: Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 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:
- Assesses and develops inclusive settings with typical peers to support educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of students throughout the school day; collaborates and integrates the medical, educational, and psychological needs of the students
- Supervises and assigns duties to classroom paraprofessionals and hospital volunteer support
- Attends hospital orientation and other staff training as required
- Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks; prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments; develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for identified students; counsels students to encourage and support student achievement
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
- Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for lessons, units, and projects and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems
- May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
- A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days).
- Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Special Education Early Childhood Special Education OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II
- 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 23, 2026 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:
Teaches and manages a self-contained classroom for students with autism spectrum disorders whose educational needs center on development of academics, social-emotional, and adaptive behavior skills.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary: Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 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:
- Assesses and develops inclusive settings with typical peers to support educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of students throughout the school day; collaborates and integrates the medical, educational, and psychological needs of the students
- Supervises and assigns duties to classroom paraprofessionals and hospital volunteer support
- Attends hospital orientation and other staff training as required
- Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks; prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments; develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for identified students; counsels students to encourage and support student achievement
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
- Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for lessons, units, and projects and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems
- May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
- A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days).
- Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Special Education Early Childhood Special Education OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II
- 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 as a Special Education Teacher
Verify your state licensure transfers
Teaching licenses are state-specific, and USCIS expects your credentials to match the role. Confirm your home-country qualifications have been evaluated for U.S. equivalency before you apply to positions in a target state.
Target cap-exempt school districts first
Public school districts and nonprofit educational institutions are cap-exempt H-1B employers. You skip the annual lottery entirely, so filings can happen year-round. Prioritize these over private or for-profit employers to avoid the April cap season.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by the Special Education Teacher SOC code so you see which districts have active H-1B Labor Condition Applications. That filing history signals genuine sponsorship capacity, not just a willingness to consider it.
Align your IEP experience with prevailing wage levels
DOL sets prevailing wages by experience level for your occupation. Document your years working with Individualized Education Programs, specific disability categories, and caseload size so employers can justify the appropriate wage level in their LCA submission to DOL.
Confirm specialty occupation status with your offer letter
Your offer letter should specify that the role requires a degree in special education or a directly related field, not just a generic bachelor's. USCIS scrutinizes teaching roles, so ambiguous language in the letter can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Ask about the I-129 filing timeline before accepting
School year start dates are fixed, and H-1B processing takes time. Confirm whether the district will file with premium processing and what their HR department's timeline is so your authorization is in place before your first day.
H-1B Visa Special Education Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Special Education Teacher jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Special education teaching qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in special education, learning disabilities, or a closely related field. USCIS expects the employer's job description to specify that degree requirement explicitly. Roles listed as requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field are at higher risk of an H-1B denial.
Are public school districts cap-exempt for H-1B filings?
Public primary and secondary schools are generally cap-exempt because they qualify as nonprofit educational institutions associated with accredited universities or as governmental research organizations. That means the district can file your H-1B petition at any time during the year without waiting for the April lottery. Private for-profit tutoring companies and some charter schools may not share this exemption, so confirm the employer's status before assuming you're outside the cap.
How do I find school districts that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
LCA disclosure data from the DOL shows which school districts have filed Labor Condition Applications for Special Education Teacher roles by SOC code and location. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history so you can identify districts with a real track record of H-1B sponsorship rather than relying on job postings alone, which rarely mention immigration support explicitly.
Does my foreign teaching credential meet USCIS specialty occupation standards?
USCIS requires that your foreign degree be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in special education or a closely related field by a credentials evaluation agency. A three-year degree from some countries may not automatically qualify without supplemental coursework. Get a credential evaluation done before applying, and confirm your state's licensing board will accept the equivalent before an employer files on your behalf.
Can a school district sponsor me for an H-1B if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, and cap-exempt districts can file your H-1B petition while you're on OPT without tying the start date to October 1. If your OPT expires before the petition is approved, you'll need to ensure your employer files before your authorization lapses or that you have a STEM OPT extension in place. Confirm the district's HR team understands the cap-exempt timeline so they don't delay the filing unnecessarily.