Oklahoma Teaching Jobs

Oklahoma Teaching Jobs Highlights

Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary $36870
Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary $37960
Teacher Salary vs. State Average 110%
Vacation Weeks Per Year: 15
Years to Tenure: 3
Popular School District (1): Okahoma City School System
Popular School District (2): Tulsa School District
Popular School District (3): Broken Arrow School District

Teachers Needed

5154 Number of Teachers in Training in-state (2005-2006):
271 Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006):
5.3% Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006):
1189 Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006):
634784 Number of Students Enrolling in Public Schools:

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State Teaching Job Initiatives

The Oklahoma State Department of Education maintains OklahomaTeachingJobs.org, which posts current job openings at schools in Oklahoma. The website features a search tool that allows teachers to browse teaching jobs in Oklahoma by region. OklahomaTeachingJobs.org also provides information on teaching job fairs, and on the teacher certification process in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Education Association also lists available school jobs in Oklahoma, in addition to information on resources, benefits, and professional development programs. The Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Human Resource Development Office also publishes a Job Announcements page for teaching jobs. Oklahoma ranks 8th among states with 324 new National Board Certified Teachers.

Salary & Incentives

Oklahoma ranks 42nd among states with an average public school teacher salary of $43,551, slightly lower than the regional average teacher salary of $45,172. Oklahoma publishes its salary schedule for teachers, which increases pay by year and by degree held.

Professional Development

Oklahoma professional development programs include a resident program for teachers, as well as conferences, training programs, special education programs, and workshops hosted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Professional development programs in Oklahoma cover a wide variety of topics, ranging from academic enrichment to medical information.

Benefits & Retirement

Retirement benefits for teachers in Oklahoma are handled by the Teachers’ Retirement System. Additional benefits for teachers in Oklahoma vary within the state. Tulsa Public Schools offer teachers several options for Heath Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, and Paid Leave.

Oklahoma Teacher Jobs

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Kindergarten Teacher - Oklahoma City Public Schools - Oklahoma City, OK

seeking highly qualified applicants for the following position:

MR Teacher - Oklahoma City Public Schools - Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City Public Schools is seeking highly qualified applicants for the following position:

Certified Teacher - Oklahoma City, OK

CERTIFIED TEACHER needed to teach Morning ESL class and Afternoon Reading Class, 8 hours/wk, Tues/Thur, same location. Begins 9/14/10. Call 524-7323 Email... From EducationJobsite.com - 02 Sep 2010 09:29:18 GMT

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