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Family Practice Nurse Practitioners seeking U.S. clinical experience can access positions through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Exchange Visitor Program, typically in the Trainee or Research Scholar category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and coordinate with your host clinic or health system throughout your exchange.
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Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Family Consumer Science Teacher. This position will start in August 2026.
Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final.
TITLE: TCHR General Education Teacher K-12
POSITION TYPE: TCHR
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
- Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
Desired:
- Previous classroom teaching experience.
- Experience in an urban school district.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social-emotional needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
- Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets the academic and social emotional needs of students.
- Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
- Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
- Communicate with families on a regular basis.
- Participate in professional development.
- Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s)
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator
BARGAINING AGREEMENT: DMEA
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: Full Time (7.75 hour day), (Contract days vary by assignment)
Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By: Maureen Norris
Date: 10/04/2018
INTRODUCTION
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Family Consumer Science Teacher. This position will start in August 2026.
Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final.
TITLE: TCHR General Education Teacher K-12
POSITION TYPE: TCHR
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
- Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
Desired:
- Previous classroom teaching experience.
- Experience in an urban school district.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social-emotional needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
- Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets the academic and social emotional needs of students.
- Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
- Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
- Communicate with families on a regular basis.
- Participate in professional development.
- Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s)
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator
BARGAINING AGREEMENT: DMEA
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: Full Time (7.75 hour day), (Contract days vary by assignment)
Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By: Maureen Norris
Date: 10/04/2018
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Verify your credentials meet U.S. licensing standards
State nursing boards set NP licensure requirements independently, and some won't recognize foreign advanced practice credentials without additional coursework. Confirm your home-country qualifications align with your target state's APRN scope before applying to host employers.
Match your J-1 category to your career stage
Licensed NPs with fewer than five years of post-licensure experience typically qualify under the Trainee category. Those conducting clinical research or pursuing faculty-level exchange should target the Research Scholar or Specialist category instead. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned NP roles
Family practice positions that accommodate exchange visitors aren't always labeled as J-1 opportunities in standard job postings. Use Migrate Mate to filter for host employers with a documented history of sponsoring exchange visitors in advanced practice nursing roles.
Clarify the 2-year home residency requirement early
If your position is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, the two-year home-country physical presence requirement almost certainly applies. Confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since waivers take months and aren't guaranteed.
Confirm the host employer has a signed training plan
Your designated sponsor can't issue a DS-2019 until the host clinic submits a detailed training plan outlining your objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedule. Ask your prospective employer whether they have completed this documentation with a sponsor organization before you accept the role.
Understand ECFMG sponsorship applies only to physicians
ECFMG administers J-1 sponsorship exclusively for foreign medical graduates, not nurse practitioners. NP exchange visitors work with sponsors like CIEE or Cultural Vistas. Identifying the right sponsor organization for your discipline prevents delays when your host employer initiates the DS-2019 process.
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Find Family Practice Nurse Practitioner JobsFamily Practice Nurse Practitioner J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Family Practice Nurse Practitioners?
Most Family Practice NPs enter the U.S. under the Trainee category, which covers licensed health professionals seeking practical training in their specialty field. NPs engaged in clinical research or teaching at an academic medical center may qualify under the Research Scholar or Specialist category instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your qualifications, years of experience, and the host employer's program objectives.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the clinic or a separate organization?
The hiring clinic or health system is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your exchange program for compliance. The host employer and the designated sponsor coordinate together, but they play legally distinct roles in your exchange.
How do I find family practice employers that accommodate J-1 exchange visitors?
Many family practice clinics and federally qualified health centers host J-1 exchange visitors but don't advertise it prominently in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search for NP roles at employers with exchange visitor hosting experience, so you're not cold-applying to organizations unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process or unwilling to work with a designated sponsor.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect NPs in family practice?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies if your J-1 exchange is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country designates your occupation as a skills shortage area on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Family practice NPs from certain countries are subject to this requirement. Your designated sponsor will confirm whether it applies before issuing your DS-2019.
Can I transition from a J-1 to a permanent practice role in the U.S.?
Yes, but the pathway depends on whether the two-year home residency requirement applies to you. If it does, you must either fulfill it or obtain a waiver before changing to most other visa statuses or pursuing permanent residence. Conrad 30 waivers, available through state health departments for NPs in underserved areas, are one common route. Discuss your long-term intentions with your designated sponsor and a qualified immigration attorney before accepting a J-1 position.
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