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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Work with the IEP team to ensure language goals are aligned with students’ educational needs.
• Assist with the development and adaptation of curriculum and materials that support bilingual learning.
• Collaborate with administrators to implement schoolwide bilingual education initiatives.
• Stay current on research, trends, and technology in bilingual Deaf education.

  Requirements

  • Possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education, Bilingual Education, Linguistics, Special Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in an educational setting.
  • Demonstrated fluency in both American Sign Language and written/spoken English.
  • Must have or obtain Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
  • Strong understanding of bilingual/bicultural education principles in Deaf education.
  • Knowledge of language acquisition processes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
  • Ability to assess language skills and adapt instruction to meet diverse needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and families.
  • Must meet the school’s required Sign Language Communication Policy proficiency level within the established timeframe.
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

    Qualifications

    • Must meet the school’s required Sign Language Communication Policy proficiency level within the established timeframe.
    • Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
    • Primarily school-based with occasional off-site training or conferences.
    • Requires ability to communicate effectively in ASL and English in various settings.

      Skills

      • Strong understanding of bilingual/bicultural education principles in Deaf education.
      • Knowledge of language acquisition processes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
      • Ability to assess language skills and adapt instruction to meet diverse needs.
      • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and families.

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        Pay

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

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