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High School Teacher positions in the United States are available to international educators through the J-1 Teacher program category, a State Department exchange program that places qualified teachers in American secondary schools. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host school district.
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Licensed High School/PE/Health
Date Posted:
4/29/2026
Location:
West Jordan High
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Closing Date:
05/05/2026
Job Description
Licensure Requirements
All applicants must have a Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) or apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL) to be eligible to apply to Jordan School District and participate in our Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) Program when hired.
Proof of an AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL.
Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of an AEL.
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
- Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
- Supplementary Life and AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.
Position Type:
Licensed High School/PE/Health
Date Posted:
4/29/2026
Location:
West Jordan High
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Closing Date:
05/05/2026
Job Description
Licensure Requirements
All applicants must have a Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) or apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL) to be eligible to apply to Jordan School District and participate in our Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) Program when hired.
Proof of an AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL.
Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of an AEL.
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
- Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
- Supplementary Life and AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a High School Teacher
Verify your teaching credentials transfer correctly
State licensure requirements vary, and your home-country teaching certification must map to U.S. secondary education standards. Research your target states' reciprocity policies before applying, since some districts require additional coursework or a provisional license to host a J-1 Teacher.
Target public school districts with exchange history
Public school districts in rural and underserved areas recruit J-1 Teachers more actively, particularly in shortage subjects like math, science, and special education. Use Migrate Mate to filter for high school teaching roles at employers with documented exchange visitor hiring patterns.
Understand the two-year home residency requirement
The J-1 Teacher category is subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. Before accepting a host school offer, confirm whether your specific situation triggers this requirement, because it affects any future change to H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa status.
Secure a DS-2019 from a State Department-designated sponsor
Your host school district is not your visa sponsor. Organizations like CIEE or Cultural Vistas issue the DS-2019 that activates your J-1 status. Confirm which designated sponsor your prospective host district works with before signing any employment agreement.
Align your subject endorsement with district shortage areas
Districts hosting J-1 Teachers under exchange agreements typically fill certified shortage positions. Match your subject endorsement to DOL-designated teacher shortage areas so your host school qualifies its petition to the designated sponsor and your placement clears compliance review faster.
Review the training plan before the offer stage
Designated sponsors require a formal exchange training plan outlining your program objectives, supervision structure, and cultural exchange components. Request a draft from the sponsor before finalizing your host school offer so you can negotiate any terms that affect your classroom role or schedule.
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Find High School Teacher JobsHigh School Teacher J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to high school teachers?
The J-1 Teacher category is the correct program classification for international educators placed in U.S. primary and secondary schools. It is distinct from the Trainee or Intern categories. To qualify, you must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree in education or a subject you will teach, plus at least three years of relevant teaching experience.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a high school teacher?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated exchange sponsor organization, not your host school district. The designated sponsor, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, reviews your qualifications, issues the DS-2019 certificate of eligibility, and monitors your exchange program compliance throughout your placement. The school district is your host, not your legal sponsor.
How do I find host school districts that accept J-1 teachers?
Search for high school teaching roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers and districts with documented J-1 exchange visitor hiring activity. Focus on public school districts in rural communities and shortage subject areas, where exchange teacher placements are most common. Direct outreach to district human resources offices, paired with confirmation of their designated sponsor relationships, is the most effective approach.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect my J-1 teacher status?
Yes, the J-1 Teacher category carries a two-year home-country physical presence requirement for most participants. This means you must return to your home country for two years before you can apply for H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa status. A waiver is possible but requires a qualifying basis such as hardship, a no-objection statement from your home government, or a request by a U.S. government agency.
Can I extend my J-1 teacher placement beyond the initial term?
The J-1 Teacher category allows a maximum program duration of three years with no extensions beyond that limit. Your designated sponsor manages the renewal of your DS-2019 for each program year. Annual renewal depends on satisfactory performance reviews from your host school, continued compliance with your training plan, and the sponsor's confirmation that your exchange objectives are being met.
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