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6th grade teacher roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Public school districts file through USCIS and must complete a Labor Condition Application. State teaching licensure adds a credential step most other sponsored roles don't require.
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Get Access To All JobsApplications will be received until November 12, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
Dates Needed: November 5, 2026 - January 29, 2027
About this job:
A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary: $31.503 per hour.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
- Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
- Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
- Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Applications will be received until November 12, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
Dates Needed: November 5, 2026 - January 29, 2027
About this job:
A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary: $31.503 per hour.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
- Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
- Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
- Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a 6th Grade Teacher
Verify your state teaching license transfers
Each state issues its own teaching license, and your home country credentials must go through a state-approved evaluation before USCIS will recognize them. Start the credential review process at least six months before applying to roles.
Target districts with H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find school districts with verified H-1B LCA filing history for teaching roles. Districts that have sponsored before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer when legal costs come up.
Distinguish public from private school employers
Public school districts are government entities and cap-exempt for H-1B purposes, meaning you skip the annual lottery entirely. Private and charter schools are generally cap-subject, so the sponsorship timeline and selection risk differ significantly.
Get your prevailing wage category right
6th grade teacher roles are classified under a specific DOL wage level tied to your district's location and experience tier. Run your title through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm your offered salary meets DOL requirements.
Confirm your subject area matches your degree
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the specialty occupation. A 6th grade science teacher with a biology degree is straightforward, but a generalist with an unrelated degree may face an RFE or denial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a 6th grade teacher role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in education or a directly related subject area. USCIS evaluates whether the specific teaching assignment, such as math, science, or language arts, requires that specialized degree. Generalist classroom roles with no degree field requirement are harder to support and may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Do public school districts go through the H-1B lottery for teacher sponsorship?
No. Public school districts are government entities and qualify as cap-exempt H-1B visa employers. That means they can file an H-1B petition at any time of year without entering the annual cap and selection process. This is a significant advantage for international teachers, since there's no wait on a lottery outcome before your start date.
What teaching credentials does USCIS require for a 6th grade teacher H-1B?
USCIS requires a valid state teaching license for the grade level and subject you'll be teaching, along with a qualifying degree. If your credentials were earned outside the U.S., you'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Missing or pending licensure is one of the most common reasons teacher H-1B petitions are delayed.
Can a 6th grade teacher use a TN visa instead of H-1B for U.S. employment?
Canadian and Mexican nationals can use the TN visa for secondary education teaching roles, since teachers at the elementary and secondary level appear on the USMCA profession list. TN requires a bachelor's degree in education or the subject being taught, plus a letter from the employing school. TN has no dual intent, so it doesn't support a simultaneous green card application.
Where can I find school districts that sponsor visas for 6th grade teachers?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on districts that have already committed to sponsoring international teachers rather than cold-approaching HR departments unfamiliar with the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored 6th Grade Teacher jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.