The School District of Lee County to host Summer Virtual Recruitment Fair on July 12

FORT MYERS, Fla. - June 29, 2023 - PRLog -- The School District of Lee County is hosting a Summer Virtual Recruitment Fair from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12 to recruit for a range of positions for the 2023-24 school year.

During the virtual event, principals and department hiring managers will be interviewing and hiring teachers, school counselors and instructional support professionals. High-demand positions include English, elementary education, science, math and special education, as well as non-instructional positions. Applicants can register at LeeSchools.net/Careers/Work_In_Lee (https://www.leeschools.net/careers/work_in_lee).

The School District of Lee County is among the largest school districts in Florida and the United States. To be considered for a teaching or school counselor position, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a valid standard teaching certificate (Florida or out-of-state) OR
• Expected to graduate from a college of education by August 2023 OR
• Hold a bachelor's degree in an area where certification can be obtained or any degree major and a passing score on a subject area exam AND
• School counselors must hold a master's degree in the proper area

The District's efforts to put "The Right Talent in the Right Place" means that new hires will receive the support and necessary resources that will enable them to succeed upon entering the field of education. The District offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation plan for its employees, and additional benefits and earning opportunities are also available via advanced degree supplement, summer school, athletic coaching and more. Upon hire, a personal benefits selection process will be made available to eligible employees.

For support or additional questions, email careers@leeschools.net or call 239-337-8676.

To learn more about available career opportunities, visit LeeSchools.net/Careers (https://www.leeschools.net/careers/).

About The School District of Lee County
Lee County Public Schools is the ninth-largest district in Florida and the 33^rd largest district in the United States. The District educates more than 97,000 students in grades K-12 and is a model for others in the state and around the nation. With approximately 12,000 full- and part-time employees, the District is one of the county's largest employers.