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Study Start Up roles in the United States connect you with clinical research organizations, pharmaceutical sponsors, and academic medical centers that host J-1 exchange visitors under the Trainee or Research Scholar category. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor for DS-2019 sponsorship takes targeted preparation.
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Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.
- Observes and monitors control of students behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses and other areas.
- Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.
- Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
- Plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities.
- Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.
- Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
- Informs parents of student progress. Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Informs parents of school activities.
- Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.
- Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm. Collaborates with specialists to assist students.
- May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
- Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will supervise students.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Must meet North Central requirements in respective subject such as: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language
- Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Classroom environment Indoors and outdoors All weather conditions/temperatures. Playground environment. Contact with public, employees, children and parents. Exposure to noise, dust, gas and fumes.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & ADA Compliance attached for your review
Please visit https://www.vailschooldistrict.org/page/salary-guides to view our Certified Salary Guide.
SUMMARY
Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.
- Observes and monitors control of students behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses and other areas.
- Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.
- Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
- Plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities.
- Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.
- Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
- Informs parents of student progress. Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Informs parents of school activities.
- Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.
- Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm. Collaborates with specialists to assist students.
- May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
- Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will supervise students.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Must meet North Central requirements in respective subject such as: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language
- Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Classroom environment Indoors and outdoors All weather conditions/temperatures. Playground environment. Contact with public, employees, children and parents. Exposure to noise, dust, gas and fumes.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & ADA Compliance attached for your review
Please visit https://www.vailschooldistrict.org/page/salary-guides to view our Certified Salary Guide.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Study Start Up
Document your clinical research training plan
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Map your Study Start Up experience to specific competencies like protocol feasibility, site activation, and regulatory submissions so the plan reflects genuine training objectives, not just job duties.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar eligibility
Trainee status fits professionals with one to five years of post-degree experience in clinical research. Research Scholar applies if your role involves independent research at a university or research institute. Applying under the wrong category triggers a sponsor rejection before the host employer is even notified.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Many CROs and academic medical centers have standing agreements with designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Search on Migrate Mate for Study Start Up roles tagged as J-1 eligible so you reach employers already set up to host exchange visitors without starting the sponsor relationship from scratch.
Verify the two-year home residency requirement early
Study Start Up roles funded by a foreign government or involving skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects any future H-1B or green card plans.
Align your DS-2019 dates with site activation timelines
Study Start Up work is milestone-driven. Ask your host employer for a realistic site activation schedule before your sponsor sets DS-2019 program dates. A mismatch between your visa window and the protocol timeline is a common reason exchange visitors request program extensions.
Prepare a regulatory credentials packet for host review
Host employers evaluating J-1 candidates for Study Start Up roles expect to see ICH GCP certification, source document verification training, and any IRB or ethics committee experience upfront. Assembling this packet before outreach shortens the host approval process significantly.
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Which J-1 program category applies to Study Start Up roles?
Most Study Start Up professionals enter under the Trainee category, which covers individuals with a degree or professional certificate and at least one year of experience outside the United States who are developing skills in clinical research operations. If your role is based at a university or research institute and involves independent scholarly activity rather than structured training, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your background and the training plan your host employer submits.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Study Start Up position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 certificate of eligibility, monitor program compliance, and serve as your official sponsor of record. Your host employer, typically a CRO, pharmaceutical company, or academic medical center, is responsible for the training program itself but is not the designated sponsor. Both parties have distinct legal roles under the exchange visitor program.
How do I find Study Start Up host employers that already work with J-1 sponsors?
Searching on Migrate Mate filters for Study Start Up roles with J-1 sponsorship alignment, connecting you directly with employers who have existing relationships with designated sponsors. This saves significant time because establishing a new host-sponsor agreement can add weeks to the process. Employers already set up to host J-1 Trainees generally move faster from offer to DS-2019 issuance than those starting the relationship from scratch.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Study Start Up J-1 holders?
It can. If your Study Start Up position is funded directly or indirectly by your home government, or if your home country lists clinical research skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) applies after your program ends. This bars you from changing to H-1B, L-1, or permanent resident status without first returning home or obtaining a waiver. Confirm whether this requirement applies to you before accepting a host employer offer.
Can a Study Start Up J-1 Trainee change host employers mid-program?
A change of host employer during an active J-1 Trainee program requires your designated sponsor to issue an amended DS-2019 reflecting the new host organization and an updated training plan. The new host must go through the same vetting and agreement process as the original. You cannot simply transfer to a new CRO or site management organization without sponsor involvement, and unauthorized changes can result in program termination and a loss of valid J-1 status.
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