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Frequently Asked Questions |
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1. How do I access the online application
system?
https://apply.leeschools.net/appentry/
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2. How do I register to apply online?
After accessing the following website
https://apply.leeschools.net/appentry/ you
will be prompted to create a user id and password.
Be ready to record the USER ID and PASSWORD that you
assign to yourself after you have registered with the
system. If you have never applied online with the School
District of Lee County, you are considered a "new user,"
and will need to register for a USER ID and PASSWORD.
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3. What if I forget my USER ID or PASSWORD?
Please call Personnel Services at (239) 337-8197.
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How do I navigate through the online application? The easiest way to complete the application is to fill
out each screen then click the 'Continue' button to
proceed to the next screen. The list of sections on the
left side will keep you informed of your progress. The
current section is indicated by and completed sections
are indicated by . On each screen required fields are
indicated by .
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How can I review my online application? You can review
your entire application by clicking on "Review and
Print" at the left menu of the online application.
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Security Questions Information
At the time of
employment your fingerprints will be researched by
local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Sealed or expunged records must be revealed to The
School District of Lee County pursuant to Florida
Statutes. Your employment with The School District of
Lee County is temporary and probationary pending
successful background clearance. The security questions
must be answered truthfully. A “Yes” answer to any of
the following questions, does not automatically keep you
from being hired. Your omission or falsification of any
criminal history information is a cause for dismissal
from employment (misdemeanor or felony, see below for
examples of criminal offenses).
EXAMPLES OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES: Assault/battery, auto
theft, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, DUI/DWI/DWAI,
fraud (welfare/food stamps), loitering,
prostitution/solicitation, robbery, shoplifting, theft
(grand/petty), trespassing, worthless checks. NOTE: This
is not a complete list and is intended to provide
examples only. You must list all records including
juvenile incidents and those in which adjudication was
withheld and/or records were sealed/expunged.
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE
SECURITY QUESTION ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION.
The School District of Lee County will receive
information on all records, including juvenile and those
that have been sealed, expunged, or where adjudication
was withheld. To omit a response or to be untruthful in
your response, regardless of any previous information
received from an attorney, a judge, or any third party,
will be considered falsification of your application and
is a cause for dismissal from employment.
If you have any questions, you should contact School
District of Lee County Personnel Services Department or
see
Lee County School District Hiring Guidelines.
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How do I submit my online application?
Submit the application electronically by clicking the
"submit" button in the "Submit Application" section of
the application. Please note that you will be unable to
submit the application if left incomplete (incomplete
sections are flagged with a red square on the left
menu).
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Do I need to complete the entire online application each
time I wish to apply for a position? After submitting a complete application, you will not
have to fill out the entire application again in the
future, if applying for positions at another time. Your
data will reappear the next time you login to your
application to add positions. However, if you do not
become employed with the district within one year, then
your data may be deleted.
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Can I save my online application and return at a later
time? If you have not finished entering information, you may
come back later and complete the online application.
Your unsubmitted data will be saved for 72 hours before
it will expire and be deleted. When you are ready to
continue working on the application, revisit this site
and log in with your User ID and password.
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What if I want to apply for positions in another
category (administrative, instructional, or support)? If you wish to apply for positions in more than one
category, choose one to complete at this time and come
back to complete the other(s). Common information
between the applications will be stored so you will not
have to re-enter it.
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Can I update my online application? After you have submitted a complete application, you may
re-enter the system at any time to update or make
changes to your application. Please note that changes
will be sent to Personnel Services only if you click the
"Submit" button in the Submit section at the left.
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How long will my online application remain active?
Complete applications will remain active for one
year. Incomplete applications will be made inactive
after 120 days. Please note, an application is not
considered complete by the district until all required
documents are submitted.
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What document are required after submitting the online
application?
- At least three (3) completed Non-Confidential Reference
Forms.
- Official transcripts bearing the seal of the institution
showing conferral of an Associates degree or higher (or
at least 60 semester hours of college credit) are
required. (Please do not have your transcripts sent
directly to Personnel Services from the college.) Or
verification of a minimum of four (4) years work
experience. Please use attached form for
Verification of
Non-Instructional Work Experience.
- A copy of your Social Security Card (on a separate sheet
of paper).
- A copy of your Driver’s License (on a separate sheet of
paper).
- A copy of your Resident Alien Card (if applicable). If
you are not a citizen of the United States, you must
provide copies of supporting documentation showing that
you are authorized to reside and work within the United
States.
- DD-214 form if you are claiming Veteran Preference.
- If applicable, provide your date of retirement under the
Florida Retirement System.
- Resume (this is optional, but highly recommended)
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14. How do I submit requested documents? Print and complete the Document Submission form and
attach the necessary documentation. Do not mail the
document submission form and attached materials until
you have completed the online application.
Mail this form with the above attachments to the
following address:
School District of Lee County
Personnel Services-Applications
2855 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida 33966
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15. How many references are required? At least three (3) completed
Non-Confidential Reference
Forms are required. It is the applicant’s responsibility
to send these forms to the people who are listed as
references on the online application. The
applicant needs to complete the name and address
sections of these forms before sending them to the
person providing the reference.
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Who should complete my references? Professional references should include former employers,
supervisors, professors, co-workers, etc. who would have
first-hand knowledge of your character, personality, and
work proficiency. If no professional references exist,
list other relevant references (other than relatives).
You may forward any letters of reference to the
Personnel Services Office.
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17. Are officials transcripts required? Official transcripts bearing the seal of the accredited
institution showing conferral of an Associates degree or
higher (or at least 60 semester hours of college
credit). Official transcripts must be received by
Personnel Services in order to be eligible for hire.
Please do not have your transcripts sent directly to
Personnel from the college. You are required to submit
your transcripts with a
Document Submission Form.
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18. What happens after I submit my application? After Personnel Services receives your online
application, document submission form and all requested
materials (including the three required professional
references), allow at least 15 business days for a
confirmation letter to arrive via U.S. mail. The letter
will confirm that you are cleared to proceed with the
employment process and will provide further
instructions. Your application may be made inactive if
you do not submit all required materials within a
reasonable time period.
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When should I be fingerprinted? After the substitute teaching application is completed
and you have submitted all required documents you will
be sent a letter from Lee County School District
Personnel Services with instructions.
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When instructed, what do I need to bring with me when
fingerprinted? Hired substitute teacher applicants must present an
original Social Security Card and valid Driver’s License
to Personnel Services when fingerprinted.
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When instructed, where do I go to be fingerprinted? Lee County Public Education Center
2855 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Click here for driving directions
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What are the hours of fingerprinting? Fingerprints will be digitally scanned in Personnel
Services from *8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday. (*Extended hours are available
during peak hiring months.)
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Once I have been instructed, may I make an appointment
to be fingerprinted?
Please call 337-8197 to schedule an appointment.
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How much does it cost to be fingerprinted? The fingerprinting fee is $56.25.
Users may pay for the service with credit card or money
order. No other payment form will be accepted. Credit
card payments must be made in advance of the
fingerprinting (before reporting to Personnel to have
the prints taken). Customers - paying by money order -
must bring a $56.25 money order with them to Personnel
Services when they wish to be printed.
Credit card payments can be made:
- Via the Internet at
http://www.flprints.com - 24 hours
a day/7 days a week;
or
- By a toll-free telephone call to 877-357-7456 (Monday –
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm EST or EDT)
Money orders should be made out to “Fingerprinting
Services, LLC” and should be given to Personnel
Services.
Please remember to retain your money order receipt as
proof of payment. All payments are final once
fingerprints are taken.
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Can I receive a refund for fingerprinting? Persons who pre-pay for the service then choose to not
be fingerprinted may receive a refund upon written
request to FLDOE Account Manager, 3055 Lebanon Road,
Bldg. II, Suite 2301, Nashville, TN 37214.
- Refunds will be processed as a credit to the payer’s
credit card.
- Users may not have fingerprints taken after making a
refund request.
- Refunds will not be issued to customers who pay by money
order.
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What other paperwork is required for completion of my
substitute application file? When you arrive for fingerprinting, you will be required
to present your Social Security Card and Driver’s
License for identification purposes. You will also be
required to fill out the following forms upon arrival:
- Information form
- W-4 form
- I-9 form
- Loyalty Oath form
Other forms that will be furnished to the applicant
(for take home) will be:
- Health Certificate Form
- Work Experience Verification Form
- Designation of Beneficiary for Final Payroll Wages
- Preferred Location List
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Once I have a completed application and I have been
fingerprinted, what is next? You will receive an admission ticket to the substitute
teacher orientation. This admission ticket will provide
you with registration instructions. You cannot be
admitted to orientation without this admission ticket.
Completion of the orientation session is a requirement
for substitute teaching for the School District of Lee
County.
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How do I register for a Substitute Orientation session?
There are currently no Substitute Orientation sessions
scheduled.
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How do I know which Substitute Orientation session to
attend? There are two orientations for applicant substitutes,
Educational Experience Substitute Orientation and
Non-Educational Substitute Orientation.
- Educational Experience Substitute Orientation is
completed by those with experience in a classroom.
- Non-Educational Substitute Orientation is completed by
those with no experience in the classroom. This
orientation will include an observation of a teacher.
Applicant should observe a teacher as soon as possible
because it will take 2 to 3 weeks from that date to
place applicant on the systems.
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What is the Leave Management System? The Leave Management System is the name of the School
District of Lee County’s substitute management system.
This system allows us to fill absences easily and
efficiently using the latest in web-based and
telephone-base technology.
https://lms.lee.k12.fl.us/logOnInitAction.do
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How/when do I enroll in the Leave Management System? Instructions will be provided to you when you attend the
Substitute Teacher Orientation Session.
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Who should I contact if I have questions regarding my
substitute application? Please call (239) 337-8197 for additional information.
Or, you may email the Substitute Teacher Center.
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What is the rate of pay for substitute teaching?
| Credential Requirement
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Daily Rate |
High school diploma and minimum of four (4) years
work experience |
$80.00 |
| 60 College credits hours up to a
bachelor's degree |
$90.00 |
| Bachelor's degree and higher |
$103.00 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher and 10 years verified work
verified work experience in a public education
institution |
$108.00 |
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How do I verify years of teaching for substitute teacher
salary credit? If you have previous years of teaching experience,
please send the
Instructional Teaching Work Experience
Verification Form to your former employer(s). This form
should be completed and returned with a Document
Submission Form to the following address to ensure
proper salary placement.
School District of Lee County
Personnel Services-Applications
2855 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33966
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How do I verify non-instructional work experience? Four year of verified work experience is required for
substitute teacher applicants who do not have a minimum
of sixty (60) semester hours of college credit or hold a
minimum of an Associates Degree. Please use attached
form for
Verification of Non-Instructional Work
Experience.
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How long do I have to submit the Health Certificate
Form? Please have your doctor sign upon completion of a
physical exam. Additionally, a Tuberculosis test with
results is required. You will have 30 days from your
date of employment to submit this to Personnel Services
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What should I do if I no longer wish to be a substitute
teacher? Please complete an
Ending Substitute Teaching Form and
return as instructed on the form.
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How long will my substitute teacher status remain
active? Your status as a substitute teacher will remain active
as long as you work at least one day during the school
year. If you do not work at least one day, your status
will be made inactive and you will need to reapply.
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