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OKCPS Teachers
Become a Certified Teacher for OKCPS
Our Teacher Pipeline program participants are supported by private funding through the OKCPS Foundation, which provides a wealth of resources to help them navigate full time jobs, take care of their families and attend college to earn their degrees. Colleges and university partnerships with OSU-OKC, OCCC, and UCO also play a key role as these paraprofessionals earn their credits first at a community college and completing their degree at UCO. All tuition, fees and books are covered by the Foundation (after any applicable FASFA). OKCPS is committed to increasing diversity in its teacher ranks because it improves outcomes for students.
Teacher Pipeline Program
Provides financial and academic support for program participants already working in OKCPS to earn their teaching certification. Upon successful completion, these paraprofessionals become full-time teachers in OKCPS.
Eligibility & Requirements
– Currently employed by OKCPS as a paraprofessional with one year of paraprofessional experience at OKCPS
– Commit to teaching at OKCPS for three years after certification
OKCPS High School to Teacher Pipeline Program
A pathway for our graduates to become certified teachers. We recruit OKCPS high school students for our Teacher Pipeline Programs. *Only offered in traditional OKCPS schools.
Eligibility & Requirements
– OKCPS May 2025 graduate
– 2.75 high school GPA
– 18 years old by August 1
– Hired as an OKCPS paraprofessional by August 1
– Commit to teaching at OKCPS for three years after certification
OKCPS Foundation Scholar
A High School Pipeline track that allows participants to attend the University of Central Oklahoma as a full-time student. Students must be fully admitted to UCO by February 1. *Only offered in traditional OKCPS schools.
Eligibility & Requirements
– OKCPS May 2025 graduate
– 3.75 high school GPA
-ACT score of 20
-Demonstrated leadership through high school
-Attend University of Central Oklahoma
-Enroll as an Education Major
-Commit to teaching at OKCPS for three years after certification
-Serve as a volunteer for OKCPS