Math and SPED teachers from the Philippines are in high demand. These 5 states are actively recruiting — browse official district hiring portals and apply directly.
Florida has the most open Math and SPED positions of any state in the US. All 10 major districts are actively recruiting — and several offer visa sponsorship for qualified Filipino teachers.
Hawaii brought in 200 Filipino teachers for the 2024–25 school year alone — more than any other state per capita. As a single unified statewide district, every application goes through one portal.
California is home to the largest Filipino-American population in the US — over 1.5 million. Dozens of districts actively recruit Filipino teachers, especially for SPED and dual-language programs.
Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the US — and its school districts are struggling to keep up. Math and SPED are critically short across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.
Alaska has recruited Filipino teachers for decades. Remote and rural districts offer some of the most competitive compensation packages in the US — including free housing and relocation assistance.
Browse the exact job boards and visa sponsor programs that Filipino teachers use to land US positions — including platforms that handle your DS-2019 visa paperwork.
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