The School District of Lee County to host July 31 Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair

FORT MYERS, Fla. - July 24, 2024 - PRLog -- The School District of Lee County is hosting a Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, July 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. to recruit classroom teachers for the 2024-25 academic year.

Interested candidates can register for the virtual fair at LeeSchools.net/Careers (https://www.leeschools.net/careers/). To be considered for a teaching 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 2024 OR
• Hold a bachelor's degree in any area

The School District of Lee County is among the largest school districts in Florida and the United States with a growing enrollment of more than 99,000 students and 116 schools.

During the Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair, the talent acquisition team will be available to meet with interested candidates to discuss classroom opportunities for the 2024-25 school year. High-demand positions include English, elementary education, science, math and special 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 eighth-largest district in Florida and the 33^rd largest district in the United States. The District educates more than 99,000 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.