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Math Teacher jobs on OPT are available across K-12 schools, community colleges, and tutoring companies. STEM-designated OPT extensions apply when the role is tied to a qualifying STEM degree, giving eligible graduates up to 36 months of work authorization to build classroom experience in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsMath Teacher (Grades: 6-8) (RTP20260508-006)
Description
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experience designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Assist and support building principal to ensure on-site administration and execution of the district's educational programs, policies, and regulations and quality instruction for all students in a safe and healthy environment.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's instruction curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
- Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
- Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
- Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required.
- Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
- Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
- Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
- Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
- Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable).
- Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment.
- Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district.
- Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment/alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
- Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)
Work Locations: Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School 2445 E LEDBETTER DR Dallas 75216
Job: Teacher-Math
Schedule: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 68,000.00
Job Posting: May 8, 2026
Math Teacher (Grades: 6-8) (RTP20260508-006)
Description
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experience designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Assist and support building principal to ensure on-site administration and execution of the district's educational programs, policies, and regulations and quality instruction for all students in a safe and healthy environment.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's instruction curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
- Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
- Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
- Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required.
- Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
- Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
- Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
- Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
- Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable).
- Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment.
- Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district.
- Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment/alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
- Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)
Work Locations: Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School 2445 E LEDBETTER DR Dallas 75216
Job: Teacher-Math
Schedule: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 68,000.00
Job Posting: May 8, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Math Teacher
Lead with your STEM designation early
If your degree is STEM-designated, mention your 36-month OPT eligibility in your cover letter and application. Many school hiring managers don't know STEM OPT applies to math education roles, so clarifying upfront removes a common source of hesitation.
Target districts with documented sponsorship history
Public school districts in states with teacher shortages, including Texas, Florida, and Arizona, have sponsored work visas for math teachers. Research district HR policies before applying to avoid investing time in positions that won't support your authorization needs.
Get state teaching certification started immediately
Most states require licensure for full-time K-12 math teaching roles. Starting the certification process while on OPT signals commitment to long-term employment, which makes districts more willing to consider sponsorship once your OPT period ends.
Frame your OPT timeline as an evaluation period
Position the remaining months of your OPT as a structured trial for both parties. Schools that hire you on OPT can assess your classroom performance before committing to H-1B visa sponsorship, which reduces perceived risk on their end.
Explore private schools and tutoring companies
Private schools and tutoring organizations operate outside district HR bureaucracy, giving them more flexibility on sponsorship decisions. Companies providing supplemental math instruction often hire on OPT and have sponsored teachers for cap-exempt or H-1B status afterward.
Highlight subject scarcity in your application materials
Math is one of the most consistently shortage-listed subjects across U.S. states. Referencing your state's teacher shortage list in applications reinforces that hiring you fills a documented gap, strengthening the case for an employer to pursue sponsorship.
Math Teacher OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Math Teacher on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your field of study, and math education qualifies when your degree is in mathematics, math education, or a closely related STEM field. If your degree is STEM-designated, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months, giving you up to 36 months total to work as a math teacher without employer sponsorship.
Do Math Teacher jobs typically lead to visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer type. Public school districts in shortage states have sponsored math teachers for H-1B visas, and universities and community colleges can sponsor through cap-exempt H-1B petitions, which bypass the annual lottery entirely. Private tutoring companies and EdTech organizations have also sponsored math instructors. Migrate Mate lists math teaching roles from employers with documented sponsorship history, so you can filter by that criteria directly.
Does my math degree qualify for STEM OPT extension if I'm teaching?
It depends on your specific degree program, not your job title. If your degree is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, you qualify for the STEM OPT extension regardless of whether you're teaching or working in another math-related role. Degrees in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education often qualify. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What types of employers hire Math Teachers on OPT?
K-12 public and private schools, community colleges, four-year universities, tutoring centers, test preparation companies, and online education platforms all hire math instructors. University and community college positions are particularly valuable for OPT students because those institutions qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning sponsorship doesn't depend on winning the lottery. You can browse open roles by employer type on Migrate Mate.
What should I do if my OPT is running out before I receive a sponsorship offer?
If you're approaching the end of your OPT period, prioritize employers who qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors, such as universities and nonprofit educational organizations, since those petitions can be filed and approved without waiting for the April lottery cycle. If you're on STEM OPT, your extension provides additional runway. Consult your DSO well before your OPT end date to understand your options and avoid any gap in work authorization.