Durant Public Schools is seeking candidates for a Special Education Instructor for the

2025-2026 school term.

Candidate must have a valid Oklahoma Teaching certificate with proper endorsements. Severe Profound or Mild Moderate endorsements required.

Financial Incentives

$20,000 Signing Bonus: Awarded to out-of-state Special Education Classroom Teachers who are certified in Mild/Moderate, Severe/Profound, or Comprehensive Special Education upon successful hiring and contract completion with an Oklahoma Public School. $10,000 Signing Bonus: Awarded to Special Education Classroom Teachers who are certified in Mild/Moderate, Severe/Profound, or Comprehensive Special Education entering their first year of teaching in a public school. Must be hired with an Oklahoma Public School and contract completed. $5,000 Retention Bonus: Eligible participants who were approved for the 2025-2026 out-of-state signing bonus will receive a $5,000 retention bonus during their second year of teaching in a Special Education classroom within the same district. $2,500 Retention Bonus: Distributed during the second year of teaching in a Special Education classroom-within the same district-to participants who qualified for and were approved for the 2025-2026 new teacher signing bonus.

Current, continuing contract, employees that wish to be considered for a transfer to this position, must apply online through School Spring within 2 Days of this posting. Apply as an internal applicant. A link can be found on the District Website.