Principal Pool - Application Process
Thank you for your interest in leadership in the School District of Lee County! Visit Apply.leeschools.net.
*Please review the steps below to learn more about applying to the Principal Pool.*
2025 Principal Pool Application Dates
January 18, 2025 – January 31, 2025
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Candidates with prior principal experience will provide the most recent principal evaluation, showing effective/highly effective performance or its equivalent. Please include a district recommendation form. Documents can be emailed to [email protected].
Application Process
- Principal Pool application opens – candidate applies through employment opportunities for the job opening "Pool-Principal."
2. Candidate submits the following documents as a single file in on their application in PeopleSoft.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Five evaluations as a teacher that are Effective/Highly Effective
- Three evaluations as an administrator that are Effective/Highly Effective
- Recommendation form from current principal
3. Candidate submits the following required documents to [email protected]
- Master's degree with certification in educational leadership or administration/supervision.
- Copy of Florida Certificate reflecting “School Principal All Levels” (or confirmed eligibility including DOE application and paid application fee) OR
- Copy of Florida Certificate "Ed Leadership" or "Administration/Supervision" (or confirmed eligibility including DOE application and paid application fee) if the candidate has a prior principal experience
4. Applications and required documents will be reviewed by HR and the team will email the candidate if approved.
5. Once accepted into the Pool, candidates can apply to Principal job postings!
If you have additional questions, please contact us at: [email protected].