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.