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School Principal roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a master's degree in education administration or a related field. Districts and charter networks sponsor international candidates through PERM or H-1B, though state administrator licensure adds a credential step most other sponsored roles don't require.
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Davis School District
Reference #
2027-2028 ASST HS PRINCIPAL
Close Date
open until filled
Summary
Davis School District is accepting applications for High School Assistant Principal openings for the 2027-2028 school year. File reviews will begin on November 25, 2026; priority will be given to applications received prior to this date. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Description
The Assistant Principal partners with the principal and administrative team to provide leadership that promotes student learning, belonging, safety, staff growth, and effective school operations. The Assistant Principal is a visible and engaged instructional leader who builds strong relationships, develops people, supports high expectations, and helps ensure every student is prepared for graduation and future success.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support school improvement goals, district instructional priorities, and high-quality teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with teachers, departments, and PLCs to strengthen instruction and improve student achievement.
- Conduct classroom observations, support employee evaluations, and provide meaningful feedback, coaching, and professional growth opportunities.
- Analyze student achievement, graduation, attendance, and behavioral data to identify needs, implement interventions, and monitor student progress.
- Foster a safe, positive, inclusive school culture that promotes student belonging, leadership, engagement, and success.
- Address student discipline, attendance, and behavioral concerns fairly and consistently in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
- Collaborate with counselors, special educators, and support personnel to meet students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Support graduation, college and career readiness, special education programs, Section 504 plans, and student services, including serving as the LEA representative in IEP meetings when assigned.
- Assist with employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
- Support daily school operations, including scheduling, student supervision, safety procedures, athletics, extracurricular activities, and graduation events.
- Maintain a visible administrative presence and build positive relationships through effective communication with students, staff, families, and community members.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and leadership when resolving concerns and assume responsibility for the school in the principal's absence.
- Provide leadership and oversight for athletics, extracurricular activities, student organizations, graduation, and major school events while maintaining a visible administrative presence.
Educational Experience Required
- Three years’ successful experience as an educator. Preference given to those with prior administrative experience.
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
- Valid Utah administrative/educational leadership license or appropriate credential.
Required Documents:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- Three current letters of recommendation (none being from your current supervisor)
- Copy of university graduate transcripts
- Copy of educator License
- Copy of school leadership license
Submit completed application prior to November 25, 2026, for priority consideration. (Please make sure application information is current before submitting). Please attach each document as a separate file (i.e., resume, transcript, each letter of reference). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Tiffiny Mason at tmason@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5252 or Cathy Robles at crobles@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5106.
Location
Davis School District
Reference #
2027-2028 ASST HS PRINCIPAL
Close Date
open until filled
Summary
Davis School District is accepting applications for High School Assistant Principal openings for the 2027-2028 school year. File reviews will begin on November 25, 2026; priority will be given to applications received prior to this date. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Description
The Assistant Principal partners with the principal and administrative team to provide leadership that promotes student learning, belonging, safety, staff growth, and effective school operations. The Assistant Principal is a visible and engaged instructional leader who builds strong relationships, develops people, supports high expectations, and helps ensure every student is prepared for graduation and future success.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support school improvement goals, district instructional priorities, and high-quality teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with teachers, departments, and PLCs to strengthen instruction and improve student achievement.
- Conduct classroom observations, support employee evaluations, and provide meaningful feedback, coaching, and professional growth opportunities.
- Analyze student achievement, graduation, attendance, and behavioral data to identify needs, implement interventions, and monitor student progress.
- Foster a safe, positive, inclusive school culture that promotes student belonging, leadership, engagement, and success.
- Address student discipline, attendance, and behavioral concerns fairly and consistently in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
- Collaborate with counselors, special educators, and support personnel to meet students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Support graduation, college and career readiness, special education programs, Section 504 plans, and student services, including serving as the LEA representative in IEP meetings when assigned.
- Assist with employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
- Support daily school operations, including scheduling, student supervision, safety procedures, athletics, extracurricular activities, and graduation events.
- Maintain a visible administrative presence and build positive relationships through effective communication with students, staff, families, and community members.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and leadership when resolving concerns and assume responsibility for the school in the principal's absence.
- Provide leadership and oversight for athletics, extracurricular activities, student organizations, graduation, and major school events while maintaining a visible administrative presence.
Educational Experience Required
- Three years’ successful experience as an educator. Preference given to those with prior administrative experience.
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
- Valid Utah administrative/educational leadership license or appropriate credential.
Required Documents:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- Three current letters of recommendation (none being from your current supervisor)
- Copy of university graduate transcripts
- Copy of educator License
- Copy of school leadership license
Submit completed application prior to November 25, 2026, for priority consideration. (Please make sure application information is current before submitting). Please attach each document as a separate file (i.e., resume, transcript, each letter of reference). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Tiffiny Mason at tmason@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5252 or Cathy Robles at crobles@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5106.
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Secure your state administrator license early
Most states require a separate administrator or principal license beyond your teaching credential. Start the out-of-state licensure application before you begin job searching, since processing can take three to six months and employers won't file an H-1B without it.
Target districts with established HR infrastructure
Large urban and suburban public school districts, charter management organizations, and private school networks are far more likely to have immigration counsel on retainer. Smaller rural districts rarely have the HR capacity to navigate PERM or H-1B filings for a principal hire.
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree at minimum for H-1B specialty occupation status. For principal roles, a master's in educational leadership or administration strengthens your petition. Check O*NET to confirm the standard education requirement for the occupation code your employer will use.
Clarify PERM versus H-1B at the offer stage
Some districts sponsor principals through PERM labor certification toward a green card rather than H-1B. Ask explicitly which pathway the employer is offering, since PERM timelines run longer and require DOL to certify no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role.
Use Migrate Mate to find districts with active sponsorship history
Search Migrate Mate's verified employer database to identify school districts and charter networks with confirmed LCA filing history for principal or education administrator roles, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice rather than a new conversation.
Align your salary expectation with the prevailing wage on file
Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for the principal role in that specific metro area. Cross-check the district's filed wage against your state's public school salary schedule using OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a school principal role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, school principal roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require a master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position, not just the job title, requires that specialized degree. Districts should document in the H-1B petition why a master's is a standard requirement for the role, not merely a preference.
Do I need a U.S. teaching or administrator license to get sponsored as a school principal?
In most states, yes. Principal licensure is separate from teaching certification and is typically required before you can legally serve in an administrative leadership role. Licensure requirements vary by state and can involve coursework, exams, and supervised experience. Some states offer reciprocity with foreign credentials through a credential evaluation, but you'll need to confirm the specific requirements for the state where you're applying.
Which types of schools are most likely to sponsor a foreign principal?
Large urban public school districts, charter management organizations operating across multiple campuses, and private or international schools in major metro areas are the most consistent sponsors. These employers have HR teams experienced in immigration filings. Faith-based private schools and small rural districts rarely sponsor because they lack the administrative infrastructure to manage PERM or H-1B processes.
How do I find school districts that have sponsored visa candidates before?
Migrate Mate shows verified employer sponsorship history for education roles, so you can browse districts and charter networks that have active LCA filing records for principal and education administrator positions. Focusing your applications on verified sponsors avoids investing time in employers who've never navigated the process.
Can a school district sponsor a principal for a green card instead of an H-1B?
Yes. Some districts pursue EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship through PERM labor certification, particularly if they want to offer long-term employment stability. PERM requires the employer to demonstrate through a formal recruitment process that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. The timeline is significantly longer than H-1B, often taking several years from PERM filing to green card approval depending on your country of birth and the visa backlog.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored School Principal 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.