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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION: SPED Autism Support Teacher
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: 187
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: Assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
Valid teaching certificate, Special Education certified
Valid Special Education teaching certificate
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program
Experience: Student teaching or approved internship or approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program training
POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE
Provide students who have been identified with Autism with the appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Major Responsibilities
Instructional Management
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
- Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative regulations.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).
- Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Provide classroom support to teachers working with students with autism and related disorders.
Student Growth and Development
- Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress required.
- Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
- Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
School/Organization Climate
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Provide demonstrations of teaching and modeling of effective practices in teaching autistic students.
- Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies, administrative regulations, and students’ IEP.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
- Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.
- Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.
School/Organization Improvement
- Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
- Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.
Personnel Management
- Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
School/Community Relations
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in the district professional development program.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
- Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
Policy Implementation
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.
- Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other Duties
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.
Qualification Requirements
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required. Ability to complete and utilize physical intervention training.
Equipment used
Telephone
Computer and printer
Calculator
Copy Machine, Scanner, Google Programs, Virtual Meeting Platforms
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
POSITION: SPED Autism Support Teacher
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: 187
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: Assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
Valid teaching certificate, Special Education certified
Valid Special Education teaching certificate
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program
Experience: Student teaching or approved internship or approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program training
POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE
Provide students who have been identified with Autism with the appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Major Responsibilities
Instructional Management
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
- Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative regulations.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).
- Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Provide classroom support to teachers working with students with autism and related disorders.
Student Growth and Development
- Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress required.
- Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
- Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
School/Organization Climate
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Provide demonstrations of teaching and modeling of effective practices in teaching autistic students.
- Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies, administrative regulations, and students’ IEP.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
- Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.
- Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.
School/Organization Improvement
- Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
- Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.
Personnel Management
- Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
School/Community Relations
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in the district professional development program.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
- Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
Policy Implementation
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.
- Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other Duties
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.
Qualification Requirements
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required. Ability to complete and utilize physical intervention training.
Equipment used
Telephone
Computer and printer
Calculator
Copy Machine, Scanner, Google Programs, Virtual Meeting Platforms
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Customer Support Engineer
Build a technical portfolio before applying
Sponsors and host employers evaluate Customer Support Engineers on demonstrated troubleshooting skills. Document resolved tickets, API debugging walkthroughs, or escalation case studies in a portfolio you can share during screening interviews alongside your DS-2019 application.
Confirm your program category matches your status
Current students typically qualify under the Intern category, while post-graduation professionals with at least one year of experience in a related field qualify as Trainees. Applying under the wrong category is the most common reason DS-2019 issuance is delayed.
Search for host employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in technical support roles. Filtering by role type surfaces employers already familiar with training plan requirements, which shortens the offer-to-DS-2019 timeline significantly.
Request a detailed training plan from your host
Your host employer must provide a written training plan outlining objectives, supervision, and skill benchmarks before your designated sponsor can issue the DS-2019. For Customer Support Engineer roles, this plan should specify product domains, escalation tiers, and tools like CRMs or ticketing systems you'll train on.
Verify host employer eligibility before accepting an offer
Not every company qualifies to host J-1 Trainees. The host must be a bona fide U.S. business with the resources to provide structured training. Ask the employer directly whether they have hosted J-1 participants before and whether their designated sponsor relationship is active.
Understand the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home country residency requirement after their program ends, which affects H-1B visa and green card eligibility. For government-funded or skills-list-based programs, confirm your waiver options with your designated sponsor before signing your training agreement.
Customer Support Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Customer Support Engineer role?
The category depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated and have at least one year of professional experience in a related field like technical support, IT, or software, the Trainee category is the right fit. Your designated sponsor organization, not your host employer, makes the final determination when issuing your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization sponsors your J-1 visa by issuing the DS-2019 form and monitoring your program compliance. The hiring company is your host, not your sponsor. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, and CIEE administer the program on the administrative side. Your host employer must work with one of these designated sponsors to bring you on as an exchange visitor.
How do I find Customer Support Engineer roles that are open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most standard job postings don't flag J-1 compatibility explicitly because the host employer, not USCIS, determines eligibility. Use Migrate Mate to search for Customer Support Engineer positions at companies with demonstrated experience hosting international professionals. Reaching out to a hiring manager directly and asking whether they've worked with a designated sponsor organization before is a fast way to qualify prospects.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to Customer Support Engineer roles?
It depends on your specific situation, not the job title. The requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by a government agency, if your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your program falls into certain categories. If it applies, you'd need a waiver before changing to H-1B or permanent resident status. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before finalizing your training agreement.
What should a J-1 training plan include for a Customer Support Engineer?
Your host employer must submit a formal training plan to the designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued. For Customer Support Engineer roles, a strong plan identifies the product or platform you'll support, the escalation structure you'll train within, tools like ticketing systems or monitoring dashboards you'll use, measurable skill benchmarks, and a supervision schedule. Vague plans that list only broad functions often trigger follow-up requests from the sponsor and delay issuance.