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Learning Program Manager roles in the United States are typically available to exchange visitors under the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist category, depending on your career stage and program focus. Securing sponsorship requires a designated organization to issue your DS-2019, separate from the employer who hires you.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: 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
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 Program Manager
Align your credentials with J-1 program categories
Map your degree and work history to either the Trainee or Specialist category before applying. Trainee requires a degree plus one year of experience, while Specialist requires five years of progressive expertise in instructional design or learning development.
Target employers with established training infrastructure
Host organizations running internal academies, onboarding programs, or leadership development initiatives are most likely to have the structured training plans that J-1 Trainee and Specialist categories legally require for DS-2019 issuance.
Search for J-1-friendly Learning Program Manager roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers actively posting Learning Program Manager positions that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways, so you spend time on opportunities where exchange visitor hiring is already part of the organization's practice.
Confirm the host employer will sign a training plan
Before accepting an offer, verify your host employer will complete a formal Training and Internship Placement Plan. Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE require this document to issue your DS-2019, and incomplete plans delay approval.
Check your country for the two-year home residency requirement
Certain Specialist and Trainee participants must return home for two years after program completion before changing to H-1B visa or another work visa. USCIS and your designated sponsor can confirm whether your nationality or funding source triggers this condition.
Prepare an experience portfolio benchmarked to O*NET
Review the O*NET profile for Learning and Development Specialists to identify the competencies your application must demonstrate. Sponsors and host employers assess whether your background matches recognized occupational standards before validating your exchange program eligibility.
Learning Program Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Learning Program Manager role?
The Trainee category applies if you hold a degree in education, instructional design, or a related field plus at least one year of relevant work experience. The Specialist category fits professionals with five or more years of progressive learning and development expertise. Your designated sponsor determines which category your background qualifies for based on program objectives and your training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The hiring company is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. A U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, acts as the official sponsor by issuing the DS-2019 and monitoring your program compliance. Your employer must cooperate with that sponsor's requirements but does not hold the sponsoring designation itself.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors in this role?
Migrate Mate lets you search Learning Program Manager positions posted by U.S. employers whose hiring practices align with J-1 exchange visitor pathways. Because the designation sits with a sponsor organization rather than the employer, identifying hosts willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor is the practical first step in your job search.
What does the training plan requirement mean for Learning Program Manager applicants?
Designated sponsors require a completed Training and Internship Placement Plan before issuing a DS-2019. For a Learning Program Manager role, this document must describe specific learning objectives, mentorship arrangements, and the structured activities you will complete. Generic job descriptions do not satisfy this requirement. Your host employer and designated sponsor draft the plan together before your program begins.
Can a J-1 exchange visitor in this role transition to an H-1B visa afterward?
A transition to H-1B is possible, but only if you are not subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Nationals of certain countries and participants funded by their home government may be required to return home for two years before changing status. USCIS reviews your DS-2019 and program funding source to determine whether this condition applies to you.