J-1 Visiting Teacher - School or District/Network Application

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Thank you for your interest in this exciting cultural exchange opportunity! The Exchange Visitor Program promotes mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by educational and cultural exchanges. Foreign teachers have the opportunity to teach in accredited primary and secondary schools in the United States for 3-5 years. Exchange teachers sharpen their professional skills and participate in cross-cultural activities in schools and communities, and they return to their home country after the exchange to share their experiences and increased knowledge of the United States and the U.S. educational system.

Is your school currently hosting a J-1 teacher through Sagamore Institute?

YesNoNot sure

SINCE YOU ARE ALREADY HOSTING A TEACHER THROUGH OUR PROGRAM, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM https://www.tfaforms.com/4806245 TO REQUEST TEACHERS FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR.

School, District or Network Information

Is the information below for an individual school, district, or network? If there will be multiple schools within a district or network that would like J-1 teachers then please select district or network. Once you submit you will be redirected to submit the form again. Please complete the form again for each specific school in the district where a teacher is wanted, using the School Name and selecting School here.

SchoolDistrict or Network

School, District or Network Name

Main Phone Number

Website

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Primary Contact Information

This is the person that will have the most contact with us regarding the J-1 Visa program.

Primary Contact First Name

Primary Contact Last Name

Primary Contact Email

Primary Contact Phone

Primary Contact Cell Number

Role

Admin AssistantDistrict OfficialSchool PrincipalHuman Resources

Human Resources Contact Information

Please include contact information for the person in charge of Human Resources at the school, district or network if we should have an HR contact different from the primary contact above.

HR Contact First Name

HR Contact Last Name

HR Contact Email

Job Title

HR Contact Phone

HR Contact Cell Number

J1 Invoicing/billing Contact Information

Please include contact information for the best person to contact regarding billing at the school, district or network if we should have a billing contact different from the primary contact above.

AP Contact First Name

AP Contact Last Name

AP Contact Email

Job Title

AP Contact Phone

AP Contact Cell Number

Housing and Transportation Costs

Sagamore Institute encourages schools to assist teachers with visa fees. Prior to arrival, the teacher will personally pay DS-160 fees (for each family member), I-901 fees (for only the J-1), and moving expenses (airfare, etc.). Please select the correct box for your school's plan to assist and pay:

Willing to pay visa fees for J1 and family (if applicable) $1,600 per year per teacher; $500 per year for each family memberWilling to pay visa fees for J1 ONLY - $1,600 per year per teacherNot willing to pay visa fees

Sagamore Institute requires that schools provide at least two weeks of housing close to the school for newly arriving teachers. Good options include, an extended stay hotel, an AirBnB, a host family, etc. Teachers may not have reliable transportation during the first few weeks of home. Schools must also do all that is possible to help teachers locate affordable housing close to the school during that two week transition period. Teacher candidates are required to submit a budget prior to their arrival. Please give a general idea of apartment rental costs in your area:

Please share links to a few apartment complexes that are near the school.

Are there transportation options near the school? Check all that apply:

Public busCommuter trainUber, Lyft or other ride sharing optionsNone of these options are available

INSURANCE

The insurance requirements for visiting teachers are very specific (see details here). The deductible must not exceed $500 per accident or illness, the co-insurance must not exceed 25% and the coverage limits must be at or above $100,000 per accident or illness and they must have medevac/repatriation coverage.

We have a group policy that includes the required coverages that your teacher will purchase through us before they arrive. Your school group health insurance can supplement the coverage outlined above. Please provide information on the group health insurance offered by your school, including the deductible level and the amount of premium that the teacher is required to pay. (You can either use the text box below, provide a link or upload the information.)

Does the district/school provide access to group health insurance for teachers?

YesNo

Does the district/school offer group health insurance with a deductible of $500 or less?

YesNo

Please provide information about the deductible levels and premiums for teachers/dependents for the group health insurance offered by the school/district.

Upload Health Insurance Information - Please include summary benefits and costs to teachers.

Teachers Needed

If you know which teaching positions you will need for the upcoming school year, please indicate them here.

Would you like to fill any open positions with a Spanish DLI or Spanish teacher that is participating in Indiana's Embassy of Spain program?

YesMaybeNo

Teacher 1

Position needed:

Grade Level Range

if position is for 5th or 6th grade, please choose the option that the class is included with- ie. if 6th grade class is in the middle school, choose 5-8, if it is part of an elementary choose prek-6

Subject Area

Other:

Teacher 2

Position needed:

Grade Level Range

if position is for 5th or 6th grade, please choose the option that the class is included with- ie. if 6th grade class is in the middle school, choose 5-8, if it is part of an elementary choose prek-6

Subject Area

Other:

Teacher 3

Position needed:

Grade Level Range

if position is for 5th or 6th grade, please choose the option that the class is included with- ie. if 6th grade class is in the middle school, choose 5-8, if it is part of an elementary choose prek-6

Subject Area

Other:

Teacher 4

Position needed:

Grade Level Range

if position is for 5th or 6th grade, please choose the option that the class is included with- ie. if 6th grade class is in the middle school, choose 5-8, if it is part of an elementary choose prek-6

Subject Area

Other:

Since you indicated you would potentially like teachers in the Embassy of Spain program, the Indiana Department of Education Spanish Visiting Teacher program requires you to complete this document and upload: Signed Program Assurances Document

Required Documents to be Uploaded:

Copy of your school or district's salary Schedule for teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.

Copy of your 2024-2025 School Calendar

Optional: Brochure/handout about the school or district that can be shared with the visiting teacher and to provide background about community culture. (This will assist in better matching the teacher with the district and position).

Do you agree to pay the one-time $500 host school/host school district registration fees to Sagamore Institute? The invoice would be sent when we place the first teacher at your school.

YesNo

Other payment preference

If you selected District or Network, when you hit Submit, you will be taken to another form that will allow you to enter the information for each of the schools in the district or network that would like to have a J-1 Visiting Teacher. Please enter all open teaching positions you would like filled with an international teacher above.

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