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School Nurse jobs on OPT require active RN licensure in the state where you'll work, which can take weeks to transfer if you trained abroad. Most positions are 10-month school-year contracts, making them a natural fit for the 12-month OPT window. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role.
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JobID: 3689
- Position Type:
Professional Educator - Secondary/German Teacher - Date Posted:
11/6/2026 - Location:
District Wide
STARTING SALARY: $54,310 + (based on experience)
This position is full time split between our two high Schools, Sun Prairie East and Sun Prairie West. The position comes with paid time off and is benefit eligible.
Our Mission: Futures depend on us to inspire and prepare every child, every day, by providing relevant, engaging, and innovative learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
SUMMARY:
To create a learning environment supported by a positive instructionally focused school climate and provide intellectually and emotionally safe, engaging classroom communities growing towards a culture personalized and co-constructed with students and adults to support the success of each and every learner.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
1. Create Emotionally, Intellectually, and Physically Safe Environments
- Create positive relationships that are kind, caring, and respectful
- Nurture self-awareness, identity development, and sense of purpose
- Emphasize effort, supported risk-taking, and strategies for emotional growth
- Support safe and engaged interactions with co-created procedures, routines, and classroom design
- Encourage developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant strategies for the expression of emotions and conflict resolution
2. Implement Equitable, Culturally Responsive, and Standards-Aligned Curriculum and Instruction
- Provide relevant, challenging learning experiences aligned to grade-level standards through a curriculum that is adapted and supplemented, if necessary
- Create an inclusive community where all aspects of diversity and learner variability are understood, expected, and welcomed
- Engage learners in productive struggle to support perseverance and agency for meeting high expectations of grade-level standards
- Implement district based, standards-aligned curriculum as adopted and written by the school district based on content area and grade level
- Foster cultural competence and curiosity to seek others' perspectives
- Facilitate expression of reasoned, evidence-based arguments, thoughts, and ideas
- Assess student progress using a variety of formative and summative tools using the information to inform instruction and feedback to students
3. Meet the Diverse Needs of Every Learner
- Leverage individual strengths to support academic, social, and emotional growth
- Create multiple pathways to learn and demonstrate learning
- Promote learner agency with immediate, goal-oriented feedback and opportunities for self-directed learning
- Scaffold instruction and feedback for every learner to meet expectations of the standards through practices such as modeling, strategic grouping, individual conferring, sequenced questioning, timely feedback, sound assessment (formative and summative), and practice opportunities
- Collaborate with content specialists (i.e. Advanced Learner Specialist, Special Education Teacher, English Learner Teacher) to plan and implement instruction tied to meeting the needs of all learners
4. Professional Responsibilities
These include, but are not limited to, self-assessment and reflection, communication with parents, participating in ongoing professional learning, and contributing to the school and district environment.
- Reflects on lessons in a thoughtful, accurate way citing specific evidence and using experiences to suggest alternate and/or improved strategies.
- Maintains records (i.e. assessment data) in an accurate, honest, efficient, and effective manner while meeting timelines.
- Partners with families, inclusive of cultural elements and provides families inviting opportunities to participate in the instructional program.
- Participates in school-wide and district events and school improvement projects.
- Pursues professional learning opportunities and initiates activities to contribute to the profession and are aligned with building and district goals and initiatives while seeking and using feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
- Shows professionalism, dedication to the job duties assigned and displays the highest standards of ethical conduct
- Complies with state laws, district policies, procedures and guidelines, school expectations, and community expectations.
- Maintains positive collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders (colleagues, supervisors, community members, students) leading to educational excellence for all students.
- Punctual and regular attendance
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a core subject area with course work that leads to licensure in the content area at an appropriate age level.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES:
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. Regularly required to sit, stand (for prolonged time frames up to 6-8 hours), walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES:
Must possess and maintain or be eligible to hold a current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction license at the level and the content they are teaching.
Physical Requirements:
Shall complete a physical examination as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.25. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Collaborative Source: New Teacher Center, Optimal Learning Environment
High School German Teacher
JobID: 3689
- Position Type:
Professional Educator - Secondary/German Teacher - Date Posted:
11/6/2026 - Location:
District Wide
STARTING SALARY: $54,310 + (based on experience)
This position is full time split between our two high Schools, Sun Prairie East and Sun Prairie West. The position comes with paid time off and is benefit eligible.
Our Mission: Futures depend on us to inspire and prepare every child, every day, by providing relevant, engaging, and innovative learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
SUMMARY:
To create a learning environment supported by a positive instructionally focused school climate and provide intellectually and emotionally safe, engaging classroom communities growing towards a culture personalized and co-constructed with students and adults to support the success of each and every learner.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
1. Create Emotionally, Intellectually, and Physically Safe Environments
- Create positive relationships that are kind, caring, and respectful
- Nurture self-awareness, identity development, and sense of purpose
- Emphasize effort, supported risk-taking, and strategies for emotional growth
- Support safe and engaged interactions with co-created procedures, routines, and classroom design
- Encourage developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant strategies for the expression of emotions and conflict resolution
2. Implement Equitable, Culturally Responsive, and Standards-Aligned Curriculum and Instruction
- Provide relevant, challenging learning experiences aligned to grade-level standards through a curriculum that is adapted and supplemented, if necessary
- Create an inclusive community where all aspects of diversity and learner variability are understood, expected, and welcomed
- Engage learners in productive struggle to support perseverance and agency for meeting high expectations of grade-level standards
- Implement district based, standards-aligned curriculum as adopted and written by the school district based on content area and grade level
- Foster cultural competence and curiosity to seek others' perspectives
- Facilitate expression of reasoned, evidence-based arguments, thoughts, and ideas
- Assess student progress using a variety of formative and summative tools using the information to inform instruction and feedback to students
3. Meet the Diverse Needs of Every Learner
- Leverage individual strengths to support academic, social, and emotional growth
- Create multiple pathways to learn and demonstrate learning
- Promote learner agency with immediate, goal-oriented feedback and opportunities for self-directed learning
- Scaffold instruction and feedback for every learner to meet expectations of the standards through practices such as modeling, strategic grouping, individual conferring, sequenced questioning, timely feedback, sound assessment (formative and summative), and practice opportunities
- Collaborate with content specialists (i.e. Advanced Learner Specialist, Special Education Teacher, English Learner Teacher) to plan and implement instruction tied to meeting the needs of all learners
4. Professional Responsibilities
These include, but are not limited to, self-assessment and reflection, communication with parents, participating in ongoing professional learning, and contributing to the school and district environment.
- Reflects on lessons in a thoughtful, accurate way citing specific evidence and using experiences to suggest alternate and/or improved strategies.
- Maintains records (i.e. assessment data) in an accurate, honest, efficient, and effective manner while meeting timelines.
- Partners with families, inclusive of cultural elements and provides families inviting opportunities to participate in the instructional program.
- Participates in school-wide and district events and school improvement projects.
- Pursues professional learning opportunities and initiates activities to contribute to the profession and are aligned with building and district goals and initiatives while seeking and using feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
- Shows professionalism, dedication to the job duties assigned and displays the highest standards of ethical conduct
- Complies with state laws, district policies, procedures and guidelines, school expectations, and community expectations.
- Maintains positive collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders (colleagues, supervisors, community members, students) leading to educational excellence for all students.
- Punctual and regular attendance
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a core subject area with course work that leads to licensure in the content area at an appropriate age level.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES:
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. Regularly required to sit, stand (for prolonged time frames up to 6-8 hours), walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES:
Must possess and maintain or be eligible to hold a current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction license at the level and the content they are teaching.
Physical Requirements:
Shall complete a physical examination as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.25. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Collaborative Source: New Teacher Center, Optimal Learning Environment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a School Nurse
Confirm your RN license is valid in the hiring state
State nursing boards control licensure, and transferring or endorsing an out-of-state license takes four to eight weeks. Start the process before applying so delays don't push your start date past your OPT authorization window.
Target school districts with dedicated HR sponsorship teams
Large urban districts like those in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago have HR departments experienced with work authorization paperwork. Smaller districts often lack the infrastructure to process OPT documentation, even when they want to hire.
Align your OPT start date with the academic calendar
Most school nurse positions begin in August or early September. Activate your OPT authorization to align with that window. Starting mid-year is possible but harder, since most districts hire for full school-year contracts.
Clarify CPT or prior OPT usage before applying
If you used 12 months of CPT during your program, you lose eligibility for post-completion OPT. Confirm your remaining OPT time with your DSO before applying, so you don't accept a position you can't legally complete.
Address your OPT status early in the hiring conversation
School districts run background checks and onboarding processes that take weeks. Disclosing your OPT authorization early prevents you from being eliminated late in the process after a district learns you need work authorization documentation.
Understand that STEM OPT extension does not apply here
School nursing falls under CIP code 51 (Health Professions), not a STEM-designated field. You cannot extend to 36 months. Plan your timeline around the standard 12-month cap and start exploring H-1B visa or other pathways before it expires.
School Nurse OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a School Nurse on OPT?
Yes, if your nursing degree is directly related to the school nurse role, you qualify to work under post-completion OPT. Your DSO will authorize the OPT on your SEVIS record, and your employer will receive an Employment Authorization Document confirming your work authorization. The role must align with your field of study.
Is a School Nurse position eligible for the STEM OPT extension?
No. School nursing programs fall under CIP code 51 (Health Professions and Related Programs), which is not on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. You are limited to 12 months of standard OPT. If you want to continue working in the U.S. after OPT expires, you will need to secure H-1B sponsorship or another visa before your authorization ends.
Do school districts typically sponsor OPT students for School Nurse roles?
It varies by district size and HR capacity. Large urban districts with dedicated HR teams are more likely to be comfortable with OPT documentation. Smaller or rural districts may be unfamiliar with the process. Browse School Nurse listings on Migrate Mate to find districts that have hired OPT and visa-sponsored candidates in the past.
What happens to my OPT authorization if the school year ends and I am not rehired?
OPT permits up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment. The gap between the end of one school year and the start of the next, if you are not under contract, counts against that limit. If the gap exceeds 90 days, your OPT status is violated. Secure a renewed contract or alternative employment before the school year ends.
Do I need a separate nursing license for each state if I relocate for a School Nurse job?
Yes, unless both your current and new state participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). NLC states allow multistate practice under a single license. Non-compact states require a separate endorsement application, which takes four to eight weeks. Confirm your target state's compact status before accepting a role to avoid a gap in work authorization.