Oklahoma Public Schools Teacher Signing Bonus
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Oklahoma Public Schools Teacher Signing Bonus
AT A GLANCE
Application
MakeMyMove will help you along the way
Package Highlights
Additional Benefits
Ideal for
Jobseekers ready for a fresh start
Value
Up to $50,000 across 1 benefit
What’s Included - Up to $50,000 in Value
Explore the incentives and perks included in this program.
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New teacher signing bonus up to $50,000
$50,000Program Value
1 Benefit
No, that is not a typo. Yes, the State of Oklahoma is rewarding teachers who sign a contract to teach in a critical shortage area in school year 2023-2024 with up to $50,000 in signing bonus.
Eligible teachers are those who have not been teaching in an Oklahoma public school during the 2022-2023 school year. Eligible teachers must meet one of the following criteria:
New to the teaching profession (with less than 3 years of experience) in grades PK-3 or special education PK-12;
Returning certified teachers (previously retired or left the profession) in grades PK-3 or special education PK-12; or
Out-of-state certified teachers in grades PK-3 or special education PK-12
Teachers will receive signing bonuses between $15,000 and $50,000 based on these criteria:
Certified teachers new to the teaching profession
Certified teachers returning to the profession
Certified teachers moving to Oklahoma from out of state
The bonus structure also includes incentives for general education teachers of grades PK-3 and special education teachers of grades PK-12 who commit to teaching in a rural or high-poverty school.
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