For international applicants
A concise, U.S.-style résumé helps us present your capabilities clearly to school districts and can make matching faster. We welcome qualified special education teachers, TVIs, O&M specialists, SLPs, OTs, PTs, school psychologists, and related providers; the correct visa category and licensure path must be confirmed for each role.
Your school district employs and pays you directly. Gaur Vision Group separately charges the district a placement and management fee on a declining schedule. See the current fee schedule (as of October 2026).
Your contracted salary is unchanged, and Gaur Vision Group never touches or deducts from your paycheck. Your disclosed upfront costs remain your responsibility, as listed in the J-1 cost breakdown below.
You will see your contracted salary, the separate fee paid by the district, applicant-paid costs, and placement responsibilities before you sign. Your written agreement controls, and every salary figure is gross before ordinary taxes and any deductions you elect through the district.
Program and fee sources: USCIS J-1 duration policy (external site) · 2016 J-1 Teacher final rule and disclosure requirements (external site) · 22 CFR 62.24 (external site).
This fully built example shows the structure, headings, bullet style, and level of detail school HR teams expect. It is labeled as a sample throughout; replace every field with your own accurate information.
SAMPLE ONLY. Every name, date, employer, credential, and result below is placeholder content. Replace each field with your own accurate information. Do not include a photo, passport number, age, marital status, or religion.
City, Country (SAMPLE) · +00 000 000 0000 (SAMPLE) · candidate@example.com (SAMPLE) · LinkedIn URL, optional (SAMPLE)
Special education teacher with 8+ years of experience supporting students with visual impairments across elementary and secondary settings. Skilled in individualized education plans, accessible instruction, assistive technology, functional vision learning media assessments, and family collaboration. Known for clear documentation, measurable student progress, and inclusive classroom partnership. Do not copy this summary — write your own.
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (SAMPLE) · Aug 2021–Present (SAMPLE) · Grades served: K–12 (SAMPLE) · Sample caseload: 18 students (SAMPLE)
Special Education Teacher (SAMPLE) · Jul 2018–Jul 2021 (SAMPLE) · Grades served: 3–10 (SAMPLE) · Sample caseload: 14 students (SAMPLE)
Teaching Assistant, Special Education (SAMPLE) · Jun 2016–Jun 2018 (SAMPLE)
Individualized education plans · Accessible curriculum · Braille instruction · Low-vision supports · Assistive technology · Data collection · Family engagement · Multidisciplinary collaboration · Progress reporting · Cross-cultural communication
Use this section only when relevant. Briefly note verified international collaboration, community engagement, language capabilities, or cultural-exchange experience that demonstrates readiness to contribute to a U.S. school community.
Available upon request (SAMPLE guidance). Prepare three professional references who can speak to your classroom practice, credentials, reliability, and work with students. Do not place reference contact details on the résumé unless requested.
SAMPLE ONLY — all results, credentials, dates, and claims in your application must be accurate and supportable.
Send your application directly through this form — no email app needed. We welcome qualified special education teachers, TVIs, O&M specialists, SLPs, OTs, PTs, school psychologists, and related providers.
Compensation & costs
These tools are planning illustrations. Your actual wage must meet prevailing-wage, program, licensure, and district requirements and will be stated in writing before acceptance.
Salary benchmarks, pay estimates, government fees, applicant-entered costs, breakaway amounts, and relocation pricing below all switch to the selected currency. The on-page conversion is a dated planning snapshot.1 USD = 1 USD · Snapshot: October 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTCCheck the live mid-market currency table at XE (external site) before paying any fee.
For reference, Gwinnett County Public Schools—the largest public school district in Georgia—lists the following 2026–27 annual salaries for teachers with 0–2 years of creditable external experience. Select a degree level.
Planning estimate only—not a job offer, placement guarantee, or promise of compensation. Every salary figure is gross, before taxes and employee-elected deductions. Schedules and eligibility can change; districts determine creditable experience and credential level. View the 2026–27 source schedule (external site).
Enter the contracted annual salary and number of J-2 dependents. The teacher’s salary remains unchanged. Gaur Vision Group’s separate placement and management fee is paid by the district on the current declining fee schedule (as of October 2026); the calculator below applies the year-by-year rates, including the J-2 dependent adjustment. Continuations into years three through five require district approval; years four and five also require a sponsor-requested extension and government approval.
The district employs the teacher, pays the contracted salary, handles payroll, and provides applicable benefits. Gaur Vision Group never receives or deducts from the teacher’s paycheck. Extensions are decided by the district, the sponsor, and the government; we support well-documented requests. Continuations into years 3–5 require district approval. Years 4–5 also require a sponsor-requested extension and government approval; they are never guaranteed. Planning estimate only. Every salary figure is gross, before taxes and employee-elected deductions.
Typical amounts and planning ranges—not quotes. Actual costs can differ by sponsor, country, state, itinerary, and year. Sponsor fees may be paid by the school, and insurance may be bundled; confirm every item in writing before paying.
Typical all-in planning range: roughly $1,300 to $5,400+, plus temporary hotel nights and any other disclosed costs. Government fees ($220 SEVIS + $185 visa = $405) are the floor — not the total. The ranges above reflect typical amounts for sponsor fees, credential evaluation, flights, and insurance; your sponsor, country, and itinerary determine the actual total.
Fixed government fees and typical planning figures shown were reviewed October 2, 2026 and can change. Always use the designated sponsor and U.S. embassy instructions for your case. Visa fee source (external site) · SEVIS fee source (external site) · Credential-evaluation fees (external site) · Sponsor cost examples (external site).
Worked worst-case district example: At a $60,000 salary, the Year 1 placement fee is $15,000. If a district ended the contract after month one and its signed agreement made the entire Year 1 fee due, with none already paid, the district’s maximum illustrated balance would be $15,000. The teacher would owe $0 of that placement fee.
There is no hidden automatic penalty. Any amount owed must be expressly itemized in the signed agreement—for example, a documented third-party cost the agreement says is reimbursable. The agreement’s notice period and final-pay terms control. Visa and sponsor consequences are separate and must be discussed with the designated sponsor.
This calculator does not create or interpret a contract. If your signed agreement lists no reimbursable amount, enter $0. Final terms require legal review before the program’s first use.
The J-1 is a temporary exchange program, not a guaranteed immigration pathway. Participants should plan to complete the limited stay and return home with experience that benefits their communities. Extensions are decided by the district, the sponsor, and the government; we support well-documented extension requests. Two-year home-residency requirement: some participants may be subject to the two-year home-residency requirement under INA §212(e); your sponsor will advise whether it applies to you.
Relocation
International applicants pay for flights, hotels, rent, deposits, and personal relocation costs. Gaur Vision Group does not reimburse those expenses.
Housing coordination for incoming teachers — arranged directly; details on request. You may also secure accommodation independently.
We recommend comparing routes and fares with Google Flights, then confirming terms with the airline or booking provider. Flight purchases remain your responsibility.
Search flights on Google Flights (external site)For temporary stays, we recommend comparing accommodations through Booking.com. Rates, availability, cancellation terms, and payment are handled directly with the provider.
Search accommodations on Booking.com (external site)Affiliated Services
Choose only what helps you. Every affiliated service is completely optional and carries the same no-pressure promise. These services are offered by companies related to Gaur Vision Group; the same people may benefit financially. Using them is optional and never affects placement. Placed teachers receive a private discount code.
Affiliate
Completely optionalA professional personal website built to present your experience, credentials, and portfolio clearly to U.S. school districts.
$2,900 one-time
$95/month
Both services are optional. Declining either service changes nothing about your placement or how we treat you.
Applicant service
Completely optionalA résumé and portfolio overhaul plus interview preparation tailored to presenting your experience to U.S. school districts.
J-1 status generally limits employment to the work authorized by the exchange program, so this package is designed to help you compete for that one district role—not pursue a second job.
$425 one-time
This is preparation help only, not a placement guarantee. Declining it changes nothing about how your application is reviewed, your placement opportunities, or how we treat you.
Affiliate
Completely optionalCar-buying and negotiation support for newcomers.
$750 with trade-in handled; $500 without
We never pressure you. This is never mandatory, and saying no changes nothing about your placement or how we treat you.
Shopping and delivery coordination through Amazon, secondhand stores, and other retailers — arranged directly; details on request. Furniture assembly can be arranged separately with a hired provider such as TaskRabbit; the teacher pays that provider directly.
The one thing outside this package: booking your flight and hotel—that’s on you. We provide comparison links above so you can make those arrangements directly. See all affiliated services on one page.