The School District of Lee County will host its virtual Talent Connection Event on April 26-30 to hire certified teachers for the 2021-22 academic year.

With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the District will conduct virtual interviews to connect talented, high-energy educators with instructional vacancies for the upcoming school year. Positions are available across the District with a focus on high-demand positions like English, elementary education, science, math and special education.

During the Talent Connection event, candidates will have an opportunity to meet with District representatives via pre-scheduled virtual interviews held daily April 26-30. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.LeeSchools.net/Careers for the position titled “Pool – Talent Connection Event” (Job ID 20210305) by April 12.

The District’s efforts to put “The Right Talent in the Right Place” means that new teachers will receive the support and necessary resources that will enable them to succeed upon entering the field of education. The School District of Lee County offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation plan for its employees with a starting salary of $47,300. 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.

To learn more about the Talent Connection Event and available career opportunities, visit www.LeeSchools.net/Careers/Hiring_Now.

About The School District of Lee County

Lee County Public Schools is the ninth-largest district in Florida and the 33rd largest district in the United States. The District educates more than 95,000 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.