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Teaching roles at U.S. schools and universities regularly appear on H-1B LCA filings, particularly in STEM, special education, and language instruction. Many academic employers qualify as cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery and can be filed any time of year.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Student Services/Schools
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Non-Exempt; Unit C
Reports to: Principal or other
In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY: Provides a variety of generalized support services to students and schools.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Childcare or working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting is preferred. Classes in education, special education, psychology or related fields is preferred. Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents is required.
- Associate’s degree or minimum of 48 college credit hours (classes in education, special education, psychology or a related field preferred). Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements. Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology or other related field preferred.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Assist the classroom teacher to include the student in all aspects of the school day
- Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team
- Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team
- Implement behavior plans as developed by the team
- Assist in data collection
- Promote social interactions throughout the day
- Support students with adapted living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing etc. as needed
- Communicate on a regular basis with the family or as directed by the school team
- Maintain confidentiality about all personal information regarding the student, programming and family
- Assist in all aspects of the school day whether or not such aspects directly pertain to the individual student, this includes supervision at recess, lunch or other “duties”
- May be expected to provide substitute educator services
- May be expected to attend trainings related to position
- Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
- Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, wheelchairs, supportive seating etc.
- Ability to physically respond to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process (verbal de-escalation is preferred).
- Ability to physically respond to students who have bolted from the building.
- Ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Department: Student Services/Schools
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Non-Exempt; Unit C
Reports to: Principal or other
In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY: Provides a variety of generalized support services to students and schools.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Childcare or working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting is preferred. Classes in education, special education, psychology or related fields is preferred. Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents is required.
- Associate’s degree or minimum of 48 college credit hours (classes in education, special education, psychology or a related field preferred). Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements. Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology or other related field preferred.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Assist the classroom teacher to include the student in all aspects of the school day
- Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team
- Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team
- Implement behavior plans as developed by the team
- Assist in data collection
- Promote social interactions throughout the day
- Support students with adapted living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing etc. as needed
- Communicate on a regular basis with the family or as directed by the school team
- Maintain confidentiality about all personal information regarding the student, programming and family
- Assist in all aspects of the school day whether or not such aspects directly pertain to the individual student, this includes supervision at recess, lunch or other “duties”
- May be expected to provide substitute educator services
- May be expected to attend trainings related to position
- Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
- Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, wheelchairs, supportive seating etc.
- Ability to physically respond to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process (verbal de-escalation is preferred).
- Ability to physically respond to students who have bolted from the building.
- Ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Teaching
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B approval for teaching roles hinges on a direct link between your degree field and the subject you'll teach. A general education degree supporting a specialized subject-matter role can trigger an RFE, so align your credential documentation precisely to the job description.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated schools are cap-exempt under USCIS rules, letting you start any time without waiting for the April lottery window. Filter your job search to these institution types to avoid the October 1 start-date constraint.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your teaching role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for your subject area before negotiating salary so you know the floor.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring schools
Search Migrate Mate to identify schools and universities with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in teaching roles. This surfaces employers already familiar with the process, reducing the risk of an offer falling through over sponsorship uncertainty.
Request your I-129 filing timeline from the employer
Cap-subject teaching roles must have an I-129 filed with USCIS for an October 1 start, meaning your offer must come by spring. Confirm the school's HR and legal team understand this deadline before you resign from a current position.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If you earned your teaching degree outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required for both state licensure and the USCIS specialty occupation determination. Delays in evaluation can stall the entire petition timeline.
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Find Teaching JobsTeaching H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do all teaching jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Not automatically. USCIS requires the role to meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning a bachelor's degree or higher in a specifically related field is a normal requirement for the position. Subject-specific teaching roles in STEM, foreign languages, and higher education typically qualify more easily than general K-12 classroom positions, where the degree requirement can be harder to establish.
Are university and school teaching jobs subject to the H-1B lottery?
Many are not. Public and private universities, nonprofit research institutions, and schools affiliated with government entities are cap-exempt, so petitions can be filed at any point in the year without entering the annual H-1B lottery. K-12 public school districts are often cap-subject, though some qualify for cap-exemption through university partnerships. Confirm the institution's cap status before accepting an offer.
How do I find teaching employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to browse teaching roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on institutions that have filed Labor Condition Applications for teaching positions in the past gives you a much stronger signal of genuine sponsorship willingness than simply asking HR during an interview.
What role does state teacher licensure play in the H-1B process?
State licensure is separate from USCIS approval but closely linked in practice. Many states require a valid teaching license before a school can extend a formal offer, and some license applications require an active visa status or employment authorization. Start the licensure process as early as possible, since delays can push back your I-129 filing and jeopardize an October 1 start date for cap-subject roles.
Can I switch to a different school while on H-1B status?
Yes, but the new school must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before or on your first day of employment. Portability rules under AC21 allow you to start working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. Don't resign from your current position until the transfer petition has been submitted.
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