The School District of Lee County to hold virtual teacher recruitment fair on May 3 — School District of Lee County

 

 

FORT MYERS, Fla.April 24, 2018PRLog — The School District of Lee County is hosting a Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Thursday, May 3 for prospective education professionals.

Those interested in pursuing a career with the District simply need to register online to secure an interview with a District representative during the non-conventional job fair.

The virtual fair runs from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 3. Pre-registration is available online at www.leeschools.net/teacher-recruitment-fair. Registration closes May 2.

Unlike an in-person career fair where applicants meander through a room full of school representatives and fellow candidates, the virtual fair offers quick, casual opportunities to connect one-on-one via text message.

The School District of Lee County, headquartered in sunny Fort Myers, Florida, is currently hiring for the upcoming 2018-19 school year, and a variety of teaching positions are available for grades K-5, special education, science and mathematics, and reading and language arts. Career opportunities are updated regularly on the District’s website; a complete listing can be found at www.leeschools.net/careers.

The School District of Lee County’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 District offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation plan for its employees, and the starting compensation package of $52,984 encompasses salary, medical coverage and life insurance, pension and investment plan contributions, and social security and Medicare employer contributions. A relocation bonus may be available to assist with moving to the area. 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 more information on applying to The School District of Lee County, call 239-337-8640 or email careers@leeschools.net.

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 94,000 students in grades K-12 and is a model for others in the state and around the nation. With approximately 10,000 full- and part-time employees, the District is one of the county’s largest employers. As the District builds new schools and renovates and expands existing facilities to accommodate the unprecedented growth experienced in the last several years, the District has become one of Southwest Florida’s largest developers.

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