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Texas is one of the strongest states for F-1 OPT sponsorship, with major hiring concentrated in technology, energy, healthcare, and engineering across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. The state's large employer base and expanding tech sector create consistent demand for OPT-eligible candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsDays per Year: 187
Min: 62,750
JOB TITLE: ELA Interventionist-ES
REPORTS TO: Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The ELA Interventionist is responsible for implementing the District’s instructional program and educational philosophy in the subject area or grade level designated in accordance with District goals, policies and procedures. The ELA/Reading Interventionist supports teachers in their efforts to prepare students to increase their academic performance to meet state standards.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in Reading or Generalist 4-8
- 2 years’ successful teaching
Preferred:
- Specialization in a content area such as reading or English
- Special education, bilingual and/or ESL certification
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Good motivational skills with students and teachers
- Experience in teaching other teachers
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to exhibit flexibility
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Facilitate and direct development of ELA instructional program for low performing students
- Demonstrate effective instructional strategies
- Assist colleagues in developing their capacity to reflect upon practice, generate ideas and increase professional self-awareness
- Promote an understanding of the grade level TEKS among colleagues and how they are integrated within the math curriculum
- Monitor the academic progress of identified students following STAAR interventions
- Monitor the academic progress of identified students following interventions based on assessment data
- Facilitate and direct development of ELA/Reading instructional program for low performing students
- Direct and implement interventions for grade level ELA/Reading
- Use the ADM software to disaggregate testing data
- Assist administrators and teachers to use the data to identify students who need additional assistance
- Report to work daily per your schedule approved by your supervisor
- Per other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
This position is funded by Federal and/or State grants; you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.
SPECIAL FUNDING:
This position is funded by Federal and/or State grants; you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment, as applicable.
Additionally, if full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions provided they meet the requirements for the position.
FEDERAL TIME AND EFFORT REPORTING:
The Employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.
Days per Year: 187
Min: 62,750
JOB TITLE: ELA Interventionist-ES
REPORTS TO: Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The ELA Interventionist is responsible for implementing the District’s instructional program and educational philosophy in the subject area or grade level designated in accordance with District goals, policies and procedures. The ELA/Reading Interventionist supports teachers in their efforts to prepare students to increase their academic performance to meet state standards.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in Reading or Generalist 4-8
- 2 years’ successful teaching
Preferred:
- Specialization in a content area such as reading or English
- Special education, bilingual and/or ESL certification
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Good motivational skills with students and teachers
- Experience in teaching other teachers
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to exhibit flexibility
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Facilitate and direct development of ELA instructional program for low performing students
- Demonstrate effective instructional strategies
- Assist colleagues in developing their capacity to reflect upon practice, generate ideas and increase professional self-awareness
- Promote an understanding of the grade level TEKS among colleagues and how they are integrated within the math curriculum
- Monitor the academic progress of identified students following STAAR interventions
- Monitor the academic progress of identified students following interventions based on assessment data
- Facilitate and direct development of ELA/Reading instructional program for low performing students
- Direct and implement interventions for grade level ELA/Reading
- Use the ADM software to disaggregate testing data
- Assist administrators and teachers to use the data to identify students who need additional assistance
- Report to work daily per your schedule approved by your supervisor
- Per other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
This position is funded by Federal and/or State grants; you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.
SPECIAL FUNDING:
This position is funded by Federal and/or State grants; you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment, as applicable.
Additionally, if full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions provided they meet the requirements for the position.
FEDERAL TIME AND EFFORT REPORTING:
The Employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.
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Tips for Finding OPT Jobs in Texas
Target Texas's energy corridor employers
Houston's Energy Corridor is home to dozens of oil, gas, and engineering firms that regularly hire OPT candidates for technical roles. Search for positions at companies with established international hiring programs, as they typically have HR teams familiar with OPT requirements.
Leverage Texas university career networks
UT Austin, Texas A&M, Rice, and UT Dallas all have strong employer relationships with regional companies that actively recruit OPT students. Attending on-campus recruiting events and job fairs puts you in front of employers already comfortable with sponsorship paperwork.
Focus your search on STEM-designated roles
STEM OPT extends your work authorization to 36 months total, making you significantly more attractive to Texas employers. Prioritize roles in engineering, computer science, data analytics, and life sciences where your degree field directly qualigns with the job classification.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate lets you browse F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas by industry and city, so you can skip the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who won't consider OPT candidates. Filtering by location and role type saves significant time in your search.
Research Texas employers through DOL disclosure data
The Department of Labor publishes OPT-related employer filings publicly. Searching this data for Texas companies shows which employers have a track record of hiring OPT workers, helping you focus your applications on companies with genuine sponsorship experience rather than first-timers.
Apply early in Texas's competitive metro markets
Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin tech markets move quickly, and OPT authorization timelines add complexity for both you and the employer. Applying three to four months before your OPT start date gives employers enough runway to process paperwork and reduces the risk of a start date gap.
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Get Access To All JobsF-1 OPT Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Texas sponsor the most F-1 OPT visas?
Technology, energy and petroleum engineering, healthcare, financial services, and aerospace are the leading F-1 OPT sponsoring industries in Texas. Houston dominates energy and healthcare hiring, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth drive tech demand, and defense contractors around San Antonio and Fort Worth regularly hire STEM OPT candidates for engineering and computer science roles.
Which cities in Texas have the most F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston have the highest volume of F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas, with Austin close behind due to its fast-growing technology sector. San Antonio has a notable presence in cybersecurity and healthcare. Smaller metros like College Station and Lubbock offer opportunities tied directly to university research and regional employers.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Texas?
Roles in software engineering, data science, petroleum engineering, electrical engineering, financial analysis, and biomedical research are among the most common F-1 OPT positions in Texas. The role must be directly related to your degree field and constitute practical training, so job titles and responsibilities need to align clearly with your area of study.
How do I find F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and visa holders, letting you search F-1 OPT jobs in Texas filtered by city, industry, and sponsorship type. Beyond that, targeting employers with established international HR processes, attending Texas university recruiting events, and researching DOL disclosure data for Texas-based OPT filings are all effective strategies.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Texas has no state income tax, which simplifies payroll setup for employers and can make compensation comparisons more straightforward for you. The state's large and diverse employer base means many HR departments have prior OPT experience, particularly in Houston's energy sector and Austin's technology corridor. Texas also has a higher concentration of STEM-designated employers than most states, which matters if you're pursuing STEM OPT extension eligibility.