Job Posting Title

Teacher, OSB/OSD (K-12 Bilingual Specialist)

Agency

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization

Dept Rehabilitation Services–Oklahoma School For The Deaf

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary: Annual salary range is commensurate with education and years of experience. Salary based on teacher salary schedule.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this family are involved in professional level work teaching standard academic or commercial subjects in a state school, hospital, facility or institution. This includes writing teaching plans, providing individual and group instruction, and participating in staff development training sessions.

Typical Functions

• Prepares subject-specific lesson plans.

• Provides group classroom instruction for a specific grade level or subject and prepares and administers examinations.

• Encourages student learning through individual instruction, encouragement, counseling and guidance.

• Prepares progress reports and attendance reports for administrative review and report cards for individual students.

• Maintains order and discipline among students in the classroom and on school grounds; may direct social and recreational activities.

• Maintains inventory of books and supplies.

• Participates in staff meetings and provides reports on student progress.

Level Descriptor

This job family consists of only one level and employees are responsible for performing all functions to provide instruction to students in standard academic or commercial subjects. In this role they will provide classroom teaching, maintain order and discipline, prepare test papers, grade tests, and provide individual progress assessment. They will also participate in staff development training sessions, direct student activities and perform related administrative functions.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements consist of possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required include knowledge of principles, practices and materials used in the education of children; ability is required to instruct at a specified grade level or in a specialized field; and of the content matter in the specific field of knowledge. Ability is required to supervise and instruct pupils; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to organize and present lesson plans clearly and concisely; and to refine lesson objectives.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require certification in a specific field of instruction.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD) in Sulphur.

Essential Functions:  Position is a Bilingual Specialist that serves as a language and literacy resource for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, staff, and families, supporting the development of both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. This role includes direct student support, teacher collaboration, family engagement, and staff training to ensure a bilingual, bicultural educational environment that promotes academic success and cultural identity.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide direct support to students in developing ASL and English proficiency through individual or small-group instruction, co-teaching, and classroom integration.

• Observe and collaborate with teachers to integrate bilingual strategies into instruction across content areas.

• Assess students’ ASL and English skills, interpret assessment data, and assist in developing individualized language plans.

• Provide resources, modeling, and training for staff on bilingual and bicultural best practices.

• Support family engagement by offering bilingual workshops, resources, and communication strategies for home use.

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