The School District of Lee County is hosting Social Lee: Careers & Conversations, an informational event that will provide insight on teaching positions within the District, on Thursday, July 29 in Fort Myers.

Ideal for prospective career-changers and working professionals, attendees will have the opportunity to meet district representatives, learn about the variety of career paths available and walk through the process of becoming certified to teach in Florida. Select candidates may also be offered an interview for potential employment.

Florida is one of 48 states that offer alternative routes to becoming a certified teacher.

Individuals who already earned a bachelor’s degree in any field can become eligible for Florida teacher certification by passing a subject area exam in their area of expertise, completing additional coursework or enrolling in a teacher preparation program.

With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the district is looking 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, as well as for non-instructional positions including bus drivers and bilingual paraprofessionals.

Careers & Conversations will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at University Grill, at 7790 Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers.

To learn more about available career opportunities, please visit www.Lee Schools.net/Careers.

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.