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Learning and Development Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, both requiring a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship. No lottery, no annual cap, just a qualifying host employer and an approved training plan.
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Title: SEL Special Education Teacher
Calendar/Contract: 182 Days
Salary Schedule: Certified Educator Salary Schedule
Hours: 8.0 hours/day | 40.0 hours/week
Benefits-Eligible: As outlined in the Benefits Guide
FLSA Status: Exempt
Application Note: ONLY QUALIFIED INTERNAL APPLICANTS NEED APPLY
This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current educators of Weber School District should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access the internal application. All other applicants should complete the external application.
License Required: Valid Utah Special Education Teaching 6-12 license (mild/moderate or severe)
Endorsement Required: Mild/Moderate or Severe Special Education Endorsement
Job Description:
Under the direction of the school principal, following the guidelines of USBE, the teacher is responsible for the education of students with special needs and will create a flexible program and class environment favorable for learning and personal growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements Individualized Education Plans and behavior plans.
- Implements data collection systems, accurately collect and summarize data.
- Monitors, redirects and modifies student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, administering intensive behavior intervention programs to identified students.
- Teaches subject matter, utilizing the course of study adopted by the school district and the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities.
- Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
- Engages students in learning through use of content activities and assignments, student groupings, a wide variety of instructional materials, and the structure and pacing of the lessons.
- Provides specific and timely feedback to students.
- Evaluates student's academic and personal growth keeping appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
- Utilizes Least Restrictive Behavior Interventions (LRBI) to support skill development in students.
- Understands various functions of behavior when determining interventions, developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
- Models and trains program staff on the implementation of specific programs and procedures to address student goals.
- Collaborates with school team members to provide instruction and support effectively.
- Develops lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
- Utilizes computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
- Maintains classroom organization and discipline.
- Provides and maintains a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and the school grounds.
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means discussing academic and personal progress; interpret school programs.
- Supervises and directs paraprofessionals for the benefit of student learning.
- Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
- Manages student files to maintain compliance based on district, USBE, and IDEA guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
- Conforms to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations.
- Possesses problem solving skills and demonstrates effective communication skills.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, school staff, district staff, and patrons.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or district office administration.
- Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position: Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.
Other Functions
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Qualifications: Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time.
- Utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans.
- Participate in and utilize Mandt training.
- May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.).
Degree and License Requirements:
- Valid Utah Special Education K-12 license (mild/moderate or severe) and its requisites.
Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Learning And Development Manager
Align your credentials to the Trainee category
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience in your field. Document your instructional design, facilitation, or organizational development background with official transcripts and employer letters before approaching host organizations.
Build a training plan before interviewing
Host employers file a DS-7002 Training or Internship Placement Plan with your designated sponsor. Draft a proposed learning agenda tied to measurable L&D competencies, curriculum design, needs assessment, performance metrics, so employers can adapt it rather than build one from scratch.
Search for J-1-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Learning and Development Manager roles by employers with active J-1 exchange visitor history, saving you the manual work of vetting each company's sponsorship track record before you apply.
Verify the 2-year home residency requirement early
Certain J-1 participants, particularly those funded by their home government or whose skills appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, must return home for two years after the program before switching to H-1B visa or a green card. Confirm your country's status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Target employers with established L&D infrastructure
Companies with dedicated learning functions, existing LMS platforms, or in-house training teams are far more likely to understand the DS-2019 host requirements and structure a compliant 18-month Trainee program than those building L&D from scratch.
Confirm the sponsor's category authorization before signing
Not every designated sponsor is authorized to issue DS-2019 forms for the Specialist or Trainee category. Ask your prospective host employer which sponsor organization they work with and verify that sponsor holds the specific program category authorization matching your background.
Learning And Development Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Learning and Development Manager role?
Most professionals pursuing L&D Manager roles qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers those with a relevant degree plus one year of experience, or five years of field experience. Senior practitioners with highly specialized expertise in organizational learning, instructional design, or leadership development may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category applies based on your background.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The employer acts as your host, not your visa sponsor. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors program compliance. The employer must work through one of these designated sponsors to bring you on as a J-1 exchange visitor.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Learning and Development Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Learning and Development Manager roles filtered by employers with J-1 exchange visitor history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the host requirements. Look for organizations with structured L&D departments, since they're better positioned to file a compliant DS-7002 training plan and coordinate with a designated sponsor.
Does the J-1 Trainee program allow me to work as a full Learning and Development Manager, or only shadow one?
The J-1 Trainee program is designed for skills development through structured observation and hands-on participation, not a permanent employment arrangement. You can carry out meaningful L&D work, facilitation, curriculum development, needs analysis, but your DS-7002 training plan must frame activities as developmental rather than purely operational. The program duration for the Trainee category is capped at 18 months.
What happens to my J-1 status if the host employer ends the engagement early?
Your J-1 status is tied to your DS-2019, not your employment contract. If the host terminates your engagement, your designated sponsor must be notified immediately, and your status is only as valid as your program end date. You have a 30-day grace period after program termination to depart the U.S. Transferring to a new host under the same or a different designated sponsor may be possible if done promptly.