BCS -- Birmingham City Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Birmingham City Schools (BCS) has more than nineteen thousand students and 1000 educators. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries at Birmingham City Schools (BCS). The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Employers Post Your Jobs
Post to Teacher.org and 100+ job boards with one submission: Click Here to Post a Job.
Search For Jobs
Search through jobs listings in and around Birmingham City Schools area.
BCS Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Birmingham-Hoover area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $24,160 | $18,910-$30,290 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,920 | $46,600 - $62,820 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,000 | $47,580 - $64,360 |
| High School Teacher | $58,130 | $48,470 - $66,170 |
| PE Teacher | $44,290 | $18,780 - $74,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Birmingham-Hoover, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays the average salary for special education teachers are employed by BCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,020 | $39,220 - $71,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Birmingham-Hoover, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Birmingham-Hoover area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $48,460 | $32,040-$85,800 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $92,170 | $74,780 - $109,820 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,530 | $37,330 - $75,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Birmingham-Hoover, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Birmingham City Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Birmingham City Schools (BCS). This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Birmingham City Schools (BCS) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,516 | 1,579 | 1,398 |
| Preschool Teachers | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 165 | 164 | 180 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 710 | 812 | 823 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 620 | 581 | 371 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 37 | - | 30 |
| Teaching Assistants | 134 | - | 109 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Birmingham City Schools (BCS) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 647 | |
| District Support Staff | 128 | - | 34 |
| Student Support Staff | 50 | - | 80 |
| Other Support Staff | 629 | - | 542 |
| Librarians | 52 | - | 44 |
| Guidance Counselors | 63 | - | 50 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 36 | - | 30 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 22 | - | 16 |
Birmingham City Schools (BCS) Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Birmingham City Schools (BCS) oversees 83 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Jefferson County School District (62 Schools)
- Homewood City School District (5 Schools)
- Mountain Brook School System (6 Schools)
- Tarrant City School District (6 Schools)
- Vestavia Hills High School (8 Schools)
Birmingham City Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrington Middle School 2101 Jefferson Ave Sw Birmingham AL 35211 (205) 231-1130 |
6-8 | 19 | 450 |
| Avondale Elementary School 4000 8th Ct South Birmingham AL 35222 (205) 231-7130 |
PK-5 | 32 | 523 |
| Barrett Elementary School 7601 Division Ave Birmingham AL 35206 (205) 231-8130 |
KG-5 | 29 | 446 |
| Bush Hills Acad 900 16th St West Birmingham AL 35208 (205) 231-6370 |
PK-8 | 24 | 526 |
| Bush Middle School-Magnet 1112 25th St Ensley Birmingham AL 35218 (205) 231-6000 |
KG-8 | 24 | 472 |
| Central Park Elementary School 4915 Ave Q Birmingham AL 35208 (205) 231-1250 |
KG-5 | 29 | 521 |
| Charles a Brown Elementary School 4811 Court J Birmingham AL 35208 (205) 231-1190 |
KG-5 | 21 | 355 |
| Christian Alternative School 725 Mountain Dr Birmingham AL 35206 (205) 231-5250 |
KG-8 | 33 | 586 |
| Epic School 1000 10th Ave South Birmingham AL 35205 (205) 231-7370 |
PK-5 | 30 | 465 |
| Gate City Elementary School 6871 6th Court South Birmingham AL 35212 (205) 231-8310 |
KG-5 | 27 | 468 |
| George Washington Carver High School 3900 24th St North Birmingham AL 35207 (205) 231-3900 |
9-12 | 50 | 902 |
| Glen Iris Elementary School 1115 11th St South Birmingham AL 35205 (205) 231-7440 |
KG-5 | 46 | 884 |
| Green Acres Middle School 1220 67th St West Birmingham AL 35228 (205) 231-1370 |
6-8 | 16 | 345 |
| Hayes K-8 505 43rd St North Birmingham AL 35222 (205) 231-8900 |
PK-8 | 48 | 873 |
| Hemphill Elementary School 714 12th St S.w. Birmingham AL 35211 (205) 231-7500 |
PK-5 | 31 | 533 |
| Hudson K-Eight School 3300 F. L. Shuttlesworth Dr Birmingham AL 35207 (205) 231-3000 |
PK-8 | 39 | 758 |
| Huffman Acad 1212 Cheyenne Blvd Birmingham AL 35215 (205) 231-5800 |
PK-5 | 42 | 756 |
| Huffman High School-Magnet 900 Springville Rd Birmingham AL 35215 (205) 231-5000 |
9-12 | 67 | 1,271 |
| Huffman Middle School 517 Huffman Rd Birmingham AL 35215 (205) 231-5370 |
6-8 | 13 | 322 |
| Inglenook School 4120 Inglenook St Birmingham AL 35217 (205) 231-3310 |
KG-8 | 30 | 409 |
| Jackson-Olin High School 1300 Ave F Ensley Birmingham AL 35218 (205) 231-6431 |
9-12 | 64 | 1,073 |
| Lewis Elementary School 2015 26th Ave North Birmingham AL 35234 (205) 231-3440 |
PK-5 | 30 | 370 |
| Martha Gaskins Middle School 200 Dalton Dr Birmingham AL 35215 (205) 231-9200 |
KG-5 | 23 | 491 |
| Minor Elementary School 2425 Ave Sensley Birmingham AL 35218 (205) 231-6555 |
KG-5 | 26 | 419 |
| Ossie Ware Mitchell Elementary School 501 81st St South Birmingham AL 35206 (205) 231-4600 |
6-8 | 16 | 325 |
| Parker High School 400 Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd Birmingham AL 35204 (205) 231-2370 |
9-12 | 54 | 884 |
| Phillips Academy 2316 7th Ave North Birmingham AL 35203 (205) 231-9500 |
PK-8 | 38 | 739 |
| Princeton Alternative School 1425 2nd Ave West Birmingham AL 35208 (205) 231-2500 |
KG-5 | 17 | 237 |
| Ramsay High School 1800 13th Ave South Birmingham AL 35205 (205) 231-7000 |
9-12 | 42 | 758 |
| Robinson Elementary School 8400 1st Ave South Birmingham AL 35206 (205) 231-5555 |
PK-5 | 31 | 407 |
| Smith Middle School 1124 Five Mile Rd Birmingham AL 35215 (205) 231-5675 |
6-8 | 20 | 561 |
| South Hampton Elementary School 565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City Birmingham AL 35214 (205) 231-6680 |
PK-8 | 32 | 569 |
| Sun Valley Elementary School 1010 18th Ave Nw Birmingham AL 35215 (205) 231-5740 |
PK-5 | 41 | 626 |
| Washington Elementary School 115 Fourth Ave South Birmingham AL 35205 (205) 231-2310 |
PK-8 | 30 | 567 |
| We Putnam Middle School-Magnet 1757 Montclair Rd Birmingham AL 35210 (205) 231-8680 |
6-8 | 18 | 330 |
| Wenonah Elementary School 2000 31st St Sw Birmingham AL 35221 (205) 231-1800 |
6-8 | 24 | 425 |
| Wenonah High School 2800 Wilson Rd Sw Birmingham AL 35221 (205) 231-1660 |
9-12 | 48 | 782 |
| West End Acad 1840 Pearson Ave Sw Birmingham AL 35211 (205) 231-1740 |
PK-5 | 42 | 836 |
| Wilkerson Middle School 116 11th Ct West Birmingham AL 35204 (205) 231-2740 |
6-8 | 15 | 315 |
| Woodlawn High School-Magnet 5620 First Ave North Birmingham AL 35212 (205) 599-8700 |
9-12 | 48 | 857 |
| Wylam Elementary School 701 Erie St Birmingham AL 35224 (205) 231-6800 |
PK-8 | 26 | 465 |