FORT MYERS, Fla. - s4story -- The School District of Lee County has opened its Instructional Talent Search Pool for the 2025-26 academic year.

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. High-demand positions for instructional positions include English language arts, elementary education, science, math and special education.

Interested candidates can visit Apply.LeeSchools.net and search for "2025-2026 Instructional Talent Search Pool – 20244248" to apply. Applicants who meet the necessary qualifications will be entered into a pool of pre-qualified candidates to be notified as new and relevant job openings become available for the upcoming school year.

To be eligible for a full-time instructional position within the District, candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state teaching certificate that covers the appropriate area of responsibility. Candidates with only a bachelor's degree will need to take and pass a subject area exam to be eligible for certification. Interested candidates can register for exams at fl.nesinc.com.

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New hires will receive 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.

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.