Oklahoma

Oklahoma Public Schools Teacher Signing Bonus

New teacher signing bonus up to $50,000

Total Incentive
$50,000

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Description

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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