TN Visa Instructional Assistant Jobs
Instructional Assistant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty when the position requires a bachelor's degree in education or a directly related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Both pathways move significantly faster than H-1B.
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McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.
At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.
THE COMPANY
McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.
THE POSITION
The role of the Instructional Assistant is to support the classroom teacher in addressing the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. Responsibilities include direct instructional support, behavior intervention implementation, data collection, student supervision, and follow-through on intervention plans with consistency and care. Instructional Assistants are also responsible for curb-to-curb student transportation support.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The pay range we’re offering is $18.00 - $22.00 hourly depending (Based) on experience.
Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - we offer a company defined contribution of $620/month
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Credit Union Membership
- Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred
- Experience working with students with learning, emotional, and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum, speech and communication disorders preferred
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, and other office-related software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and as a self-starter with minimal supervision
- General administrative and clerical abilities
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate professionalism, patience, empathy, and courtesy
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screening
- Ability to commute to various school sites based on program needs
- Must successfully complete and maintain certification in Pro-ACT
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and physically assist, move, or restrain students as necessary to ensure safety and support
- Ability to perform physical duties including standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, and providing mobility or personal care to students (dressing, hygiene, toileting, etc.)
- Visual and auditory acuity to perform instructional duties and monitor student safety
- Manual dexterity is required for using instructional tools, technology, and supporting students with assistive devices
- May be required to perform prolonged work at a computer for documentation, planning, and communication purposes
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
- Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Child Abuse Index (CACI)
- Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instructional support in a variety of academic areas
- Follow through on intervention plans with children with consistency and professionalism
- Fill in as a substitute teacher (if qualified)
- Ability to work in several different classrooms and with varying ages and grade levels
- Assist in classroom management, crisis response, and physical restraint as trained
- Provide tutoring to students in small groups or one-on-one
- Follow through on behavior and academic intervention plans
- Work as part of a team with the classroom teacher and other staff members
- Set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families served
- Provide transportation for community-based students to and from school
- Ability to perform transportation duties as a driver and or a rider on a van route
- Collaborate with counseling or behavioral staff and implement feedback
- Collect and document behavioral and academic data as directed
- Providing toileting assistance to students as needed
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times
- Represent the agency in a professional, respectful manner when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
- Complete all onboarding requirements within the designated time frame and remain in compliance with agency expectations for timely review and acknowledgment of policies, procedures, and trainings
- Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Our Mission - work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
- Competitive pay
- Several benefit options
- Employee tuition reimbursement
- Great training for staff
JOIN McKINLEY TO BE YOUR BEST H.U.M.A.N.
INTRODUCTION
McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.
At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.
THE COMPANY
McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.
THE POSITION
The role of the Instructional Assistant is to support the classroom teacher in addressing the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. Responsibilities include direct instructional support, behavior intervention implementation, data collection, student supervision, and follow-through on intervention plans with consistency and care. Instructional Assistants are also responsible for curb-to-curb student transportation support.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The pay range we’re offering is $18.00 - $22.00 hourly depending (Based) on experience.
Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - we offer a company defined contribution of $620/month
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Credit Union Membership
- Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred
- Experience working with students with learning, emotional, and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum, speech and communication disorders preferred
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, and other office-related software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and as a self-starter with minimal supervision
- General administrative and clerical abilities
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate professionalism, patience, empathy, and courtesy
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screening
- Ability to commute to various school sites based on program needs
- Must successfully complete and maintain certification in Pro-ACT
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and physically assist, move, or restrain students as necessary to ensure safety and support
- Ability to perform physical duties including standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, and providing mobility or personal care to students (dressing, hygiene, toileting, etc.)
- Visual and auditory acuity to perform instructional duties and monitor student safety
- Manual dexterity is required for using instructional tools, technology, and supporting students with assistive devices
- May be required to perform prolonged work at a computer for documentation, planning, and communication purposes
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
- Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Child Abuse Index (CACI)
- Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instructional support in a variety of academic areas
- Follow through on intervention plans with children with consistency and professionalism
- Fill in as a substitute teacher (if qualified)
- Ability to work in several different classrooms and with varying ages and grade levels
- Assist in classroom management, crisis response, and physical restraint as trained
- Provide tutoring to students in small groups or one-on-one
- Follow through on behavior and academic intervention plans
- Work as part of a team with the classroom teacher and other staff members
- Set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families served
- Provide transportation for community-based students to and from school
- Ability to perform transportation duties as a driver and or a rider on a van route
- Collaborate with counseling or behavioral staff and implement feedback
- Collect and document behavioral and academic data as directed
- Providing toileting assistance to students as needed
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times
- Represent the agency in a professional, respectful manner when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
- Complete all onboarding requirements within the designated time frame and remain in compliance with agency expectations for timely review and acknowledgment of policies, procedures, and trainings
- Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Our Mission - work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
- Competitive pay
- Several benefit options
- Employee tuition reimbursement
- Great training for staff
JOIN McKINLEY TO BE YOUR BEST H.U.M.A.N.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Instructional Assistant
Align your credentials to specialty occupation
TN approval for Instructional Assistants depends on proving the role requires a bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field. Gather transcripts and a degree evaluation now if your credentials were earned outside the U.S. or Canada.
Target school districts with prior TN history
Public K-12 districts and university systems regularly sponsor work visa professionals and understand TN visa requirements. Prioritize employers in states with active international recruitment programs, since their HR teams can issue compliant support letters faster.
Request a detailed offer letter before crossing the border
Canadian citizens present their TN package directly to CBP at the port of entry. Your offer letter must state the specific job duties, degree requirement, and employment period. A vague or generic letter is the most common reason CBP delays or denies entry.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify school districts and educational institutions actively offering TN visa sponsorship for Instructional Assistant roles, so you spend your time on employers already set up to hire TN professionals.
Clarify Mexican TN consular appointment timing early
Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate and cannot enter at a land port under the same self-petition process Canadians use. Factor in consular appointment wait times when negotiating your start date with an employer.
Confirm the employer has visa sponsorship experience
Before accepting an offer, verify the employer understands the TN sponsorship process. Some smaller districts mistakenly assume TN requires minimal employer involvement—in fact, your employer will need to prepare a support letter documenting the role, your qualifications, and how the position meets TN eligibility criteria. Clarifying this upfront prevents delays when you present documentation at the port of entry (for Canadians) or at a U.S. consulate (for Mexicans).
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Find Instructional Assistant JobsInstructional Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Assistant role actually qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but only if the specific position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in education, special education, or a directly related field. Roles that accept any degree or no degree at all don't meet the specialty occupation standard CBP applies at the border. Your offer letter and job description need to make the degree requirement explicit.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Instructional Assistants compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your entry, sometimes the same day. H-1B requires a lottery selection that runs once per year, and most applicants wait over a year from registration to work authorization. For Instructional Assistants with a qualifying degree, TN is a far more direct path.
Where can I find Instructional Assistant jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and filters employers by their willingness to sponsor Canadian and Mexican professionals. General job boards surface sponsorship-open roles inconsistently, and many listings omit visa information entirely. Starting your search on Migrate Mate saves time by surfacing only relevant opportunities.
What documents do I need to bring to the port of entry as a Canadian Instructional Assistant?
You'll need your valid Canadian passport, a formal offer letter from the employer detailing your job duties and the degree requirement, your original degree certificate and transcripts, and documentation of your educational credentials. If your degree is in a field adjacent to education, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency strengthens your application significantly. Present these documents at the U.S. port of entry when seeking TN status.
Can I change school districts without losing my TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer named in your approval. Moving to a new district requires either a new TN entry at the port of entry or an amendment filed with USCIS before you begin work for the new employer. Working for a different district without updating your TN is a status violation, so coordinate the timing carefully with your new employer's HR team.
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