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Special Educator I, II, or III - Temporary
- McClain County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
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Special Educator I, II, or III - Temporary
- McClain County, Oklahoma United States
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Aug 29, 2026
- Full Time
Oklahoma State Department of Health

Choosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits! The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Our Vision: Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our Mission: To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Our Values: Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability
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- Full Time
- Aug 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Posting Title
Special Educator I, II, or III - Temporary

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 District 6

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is 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
Part time

Job Type
Temporary

Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is up to:
Level I: $21.63 per hour, based on education and experience
Level II: $25.96 per hour, based on education and experience
Level III: $30.76 per hour, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location: Purcell - 919 N 9th Avenue

Salary: The hourly rate is up to:

Level I: $21.63 per hour, based on education and experience

Level II: $25.96 per hour, based on education and experience

Level III: $30.76 per hour, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Part Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: up to 19 hours per week.

Position Description:

The Special Educator I, II, or III - Temporary is responsible for providing individual and family services to enhance the learning, development, and social-emotional skills of children with developmental delays as well as promote literacy and understanding of early cognitive concepts while monitoring progress toward goals. This includes assessing and/or screening health and development in young children; coaching and modeling skills for families to implement to enhance their child’s opportunities in health, cognitive, personal-social, language, and motor development; serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.

This position is responsible for providing health, developmental and educational services in the areas of child health. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare. Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

The functions within this job family will vary by level; responsibility but may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)
Participates in family interview.
Conducts intakes, including client interviews, and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.
Participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team in completing assessments and developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
Determines eligibility and evaluates client needs.
Administers onsite assessments and evaluations to coordinate direct special education early intervention services to improve learning skills.
Provides learning interventions in the natural environment.
Determines appropriate services and interventions for the child/family.
Assists in initiating and implementing the steps necessary for smooth transition services from the early intervention program.
Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Works with contracted providers; assigns clients, assists with early intervention program development, schedules evaluations and provides general supervision to ensure services are timely and available. (Level III)
Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary team by staffing individual cases and in developing the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) pertaining to Early Intervention/Special Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). (Level III)
Supervises the work of subordinate staff. (Level III)
Provides service to children and families in the child’s natural environment or the environment determined most appropriate by the child’s early intervention team. (Level III)
Assists in initiating and implementing the steps necessary for smooth transition services from the early intervention program. (Level III)
Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
Other duties as assigned

Other Duties
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Special Educator job family consists of four levels which are distinguished by the level of the complexity of specific job assignments, the extent of responsibility assigned for a specific task, and the level of expertise required for completion of assigned tasks.

Level I:

This is the basic level where incumbents perform beginning level professional work as a Special Educator and develop their technical skills in screening, evaluation, assessment, program planning, parent education and intervention while assisting in or performing various tasks.

Requirements at this level consist of a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university and possession of a valid teaching certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, certified in Special Education preferred but not mandatory. Plus, the ability to assess/evaluate children’s cognitive, social, emotional, communication, motor, and adaptive abilities to develop educational outcomes to enhance school readiness.

Level II:

This is the career level where incumbents perform all essential functions at the full Special Educator performance level practicing at a high degree of flexibility, and independently develop and implement programs to meet the child and family’s educational needs and goals.

Requirements at this level consist of a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university and possession of a valid teaching certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, certified in Special Education preferred but not mandatory, plus one year of post-baccalaureate teaching experience. Plus, the ability to assess/evaluate children’s cognitive, social, emotional, communication, motor, and adaptive abilities to develop educational outcomes to enhance school readiness.

Level III:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND possession of a valid teaching certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education PLUS two years of teaching experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND possession of a valid teaching certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education PLUS three years of teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special educationcertification is preferred.

Application Requirements:
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Level I & II:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of early childhood development theories and concepts. Ability is required to vary communication style to fit the situation; to understand, persuade and influence outcomes to ensure clients can achieve development goals; and to analyze and identify solutions to a variety of childhood learning and development issues.

Level III:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of early childhood development theories and concepts; of developing and teaching the principles of early childhood and early childhood special education by using techniques, materials and curricula through evidence-based special education services; and of the typical and atypical development of children age birth through three. Ability is required to vary communication style to fit the situation; to understand, persuade and influence outcomes to ensure clients can achieve development goals; to analyze and identify solutions to a variety of childhood learning and development issues; to assess/evaluate children’s cognitive, social, emotional, communication, motor and adaptive abilities to develop educational outcomes to enhance school readiness; to establish and maintain effective working relations with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in the child’s natural environment (home or childcare setting) or in an office environment with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. Telework and the provision of services remotely may also be required. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and may lift up to 35 pounds.

Travel Requirements

Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with any of these positions. Occasional in-state overnight and weekend travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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Oklahoma State Department of Health

Choosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits!

The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Our Vision:

Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.

Our Mission:

To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.

Our Values:

Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability
Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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