Florida
City-Midsize
PK-12

Prepare to Substitute Teach at School District of Lee County

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107

Schools

95,000

Students

$110

Daily Rate

PK-12

Grades

District Overview

At a Glance

107

Number of Schools

95,000

Total Students

PK-12

Grade Span

City-Midsize

Location Type

Lee County

County

$110

Sub Teacher Daily Rate

How to Prepare for School District of Lee County

1

Review Florida State Requirements

Understand the state requirements for substitute teaching, including a 60 college credit hours. Our courses are designed to help you meet and exceed these standards.

2

Complete Professional Training

Build essential classroom skills with CertifiedSub's online courses. Learn classroom management, lesson delivery, safety procedures, and more — all at your own pace.

3

Complete optional professional training

A CertifiedSub certificate of completion documents this course only. It is not a state license and does not make you eligible to work at this district. Confirm permit, background-check, and pay rules with the district.

4

Pass Background Check

Complete the required background check and fingerprinting process. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks.

5

Connect with the District

After you meet School District of Lee County's own hiring rules, you can apply directly with the district. CertifiedSub does not place teachers.

Florida State Requirements

Education Requirements

Florida requires substitute teachers to hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED combined with at least 48 semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution, or an associate's degree. A bachelor's degree is not required. Some districts may set higher education standards at the local level.

Background Check

All substitute teachers in Florida must undergo a Level 2 background screening, which includes fingerprinting processed through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the FBI. This screening checks for any disqualifying criminal offenses. The background check must be cleared before the substitute can be assigned to any school.

Age Requirements

Substitute teachers in Florida must be at least 18 years of age. There is no maximum age limit for substitute teaching in the state.

Application Process

Florida substitute teachers apply directly through the school district in which they wish to work. Each district manages its own substitute pool and may use online application systems or partner with staffing agencies. Required documents typically include transcripts, valid government-issued identification, and background check authorization.

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