Jefferson County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 2,000 teachers and support staff are employed at Jefferson County School District. The Jefferson County School District teacher salary information displayed in the tables below are gathered from several government sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Jefferson County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Birmingham-Hoover region. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Jefferson County School District 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 for the Birmingham-Hoover area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Jefferson County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,419 | $16,924 |
| Administrators | $11,677 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jefferson County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jefferson County School District. 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 Jefferson County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,313 | 2,542 | 2,210 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 238 | 235 | 239 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,021 | 1,210 | 1,285 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,054 | 1,096 | 687 |
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 | 63 | - | 38 |
| Teaching Assistants | 216 | - | 203 |
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 Jefferson County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 490 | |
| District Support Staff | 88 | - | 20 |
| School Administrators | 132 | - | 249 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 274 | - | 231 |
| Guidance Counselors | 89 | - | 89 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 50 | - | 49 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 30 | - | 30 |
| Other School Counselors | 10 | - | 10 |
Jefferson County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Jefferson County School District has 62 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:
- Homewood City School District (5 Schools)
- Mountain Brook School System (6 Schools)
- Birmingham City Schools (83 Schools)
- Vestavia Hills High School (8 Schools)
- Hoover City Schools (17 Schools)
Jefferson County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Adamsville (3)
- Bessemer (4)
- Birmingham (8)
- Brighton (1)
- Center Point (3)
- Clay (1)
- Dora (2)
- Fultondale (1)
- Gardendale (4)
- Graysville (1)
- Hueytown (4)
- Irondale (3)
- Kimberly (2)
- Lipscomb (1)
- Mccalla (3)
- Morris (2)
- Mount Olive (1)
- Pinson (5)
- Pleasant Grove (3)
- Quinton (1)
- Trussville (1)
- Warrior (2)
Teaching in Adamsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Elementary School 4600 Hazelwood Rd Adamsville AL 35005 (205) 379-2400 |
KG-5 | 25 | 321 |
| Bottenfield Middle School 400 Hillcrest Rd Adamsville AL 35005 (205) 379-2550 |
6-8 | 41 | 802 |
| Minor High School 2285 Minor Parkway Adamsville AL 35005 (205) 379-4750 |
9-12 | 66 | 1,003 |
Teaching in Bessemer
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Elementary School 1886 Learning Ln Bessemer AL 35023 (205) 379-3150 |
KG-5 | 24 | 361 |
| Greenwood Elementary School 1219 School Rd Bessemer AL 35022 (205) 379-3750 |
KG-5 | 15 | 210 |
| Oak Grove Elementary School 9000 Tiger Cub Trail Bessemer AL 35023 (205) 379-2450 |
KG-5 | 35 | 577 |
| Oak Grove High School 9494 Oak Grove Parkway Bessemer AL 35023 (205) 379-5000 |
6-12 | 66 | 885 |
Teaching in Birmingham
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point Elementary School 4801 Indian Trail Birmingham AL 35215 (205) 379-2900 |
KG-2 | 46 | 685 |
| Chalkville Elementary School 940 Chalkville School Rd Birmingham AL 35215 (205) 379-2950 |
KG-5 | 74 | 1,126 |
| Crumly Chapel Elementary School 2201 Pershing Rd Birmingham AL 35214 (205) 379-3250 |
KG-5 | 24 | 330 |
| Fultondale High School 1450 Carson Rd North Birmingham AL 35217 (205) 379-3500 |
6-12 | 58 | 637 |
| Grantswood Community Elementary School 5110 Grantswood Rd Birmingham AL 35210 (205) 379-3700 |
KG-2 | 31 | 405 |
| Gresham Elementary School 2650 Gresham Dr Birmingham AL 35243 (205) 379-3830 |
KG-5 | 26 | 377 |
| Hillview Elementary School 1520 Cherry Ave Birmingham AL 35214 (205) 379-4050 |
KG-5 | 18 | 286 |
| Minor Community School 3006 Cora Ave Birmingham AL 35224 (205) 379-4800 |
KG-5 | 28 | 430 |
Teaching in Brighton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Middle School 3400 Brown Circle Brighton AL 35020 (205) 379-2650 |
KG-8 | 27 | 484 |
Teaching in Center Point
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin Elementary School 528 23rd Ave Nw Center Point AL 35215 (205) 379-3350 |
3-5 | 34 | 578 |
| Erwin High School 1000 Eagle Dr Center Point AL 35215 (205) 379-3400 |
9-12 | 56 | 844 |
| Erwin Middle Sch 532 23rd Ave Nw Center Point AL 35215 (205) 379-3430 |
6-8 | 33 | 664 |
Teaching in Clay
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Elementary School 6745 Old Springville Rd Clay AL 35048 (205) 379-3000 |
KG-5 | 40 | 627 |
Teaching in Dora
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagley Junior High School 8581 Tate Mill Rd Dora AL 35062 (205) 379-2500 |
KG-8 | 35 | 548 |
| Corner High School 4301 Warrior Jasper Rd Dora AL 35062 (205) 379-3200 |
9-12 | 33 | 521 |
Teaching in Fultondale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fultondale Elementary School 950 Central Ave Fultondale AL 35068 (205) 379-3450 |
PK-5 | 52 | 815 |
Teaching in Gardendale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragg Middle School 840 Ash Ave Gardendale AL 35071 (205) 379-2600 |
6-8 | 45 | 877 |
| Gardendale Elementary School 860 Bauer Ln Gardendale AL 35071 (205) 379-3550 |
KG-5 | 52 | 859 |
| Gardendale High School 800 Main St Gardendale AL 35071 (205) 379-3600 |
9-12 | 59 | 1,095 |
| Snow Rogers Elementary School 2636 Snow Rogers Rd Gardendale AL 35071 (205) 379-5400 |
KG-5 | 15 | 197 |
Teaching in Graysville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville Elementary School 4275 Brookville School Rd Graysville AL 35073 (205) 379-2700 |
KG-5 | 19 | 229 |
Teaching in Hueytown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hueytown Elementary School 112 Forest Rd Hueytown AL 35023 (205) 379-4100 |
KG-5 | 54 | 855 |
| Hueytown High School 4881 15th St Rd Hueytown AL 35023 (205) 379-4150 |
9-12 | 60 | 1,113 |
| Hueytown Middle School 701 Sunrise Blvd Hueytown AL 35023 (205) 379-5150 |
6-8 | 40 | 771 |
| North Highland Elementary School 2021 29th Ave North Hueytown AL 35023 (205) 379-4950 |
KG-5 | 22 | 309 |
Teaching in Irondale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irondale Community School 225 16th St South Irondale AL 35210 (205) 379-4200 |
3-5 | 23 | 394 |
| Irondale Middle School 6200 Old Leeds Rd Irondale AL 35210 (205) 379-3800 |
6-8 | 30 | 611 |
| Shades Valley High School 6100 Old Leeds Rd Irondale AL 35210 (205) 379-5350 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,348 |
Teaching in Kimberly
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Jordan High School 1920 Blue Devil Rd Kimberly AL 35091 (205) 379-4850 |
9-12 | 44 | 751 |
| North Jefferson Middle School 8350 Warriorkimberly Rd Kimberly AL 35091 (205) 379-5500 |
6-8 | 31 | 563 |
Teaching in Lipscomb
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb Elementary School 5605 10th St South Lipscomb AL 35020 (205) 379-4550 |
KG-5 | 16 | 207 |
Teaching in Mccalla
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcadory Elementary School 6251 Eastern Valley Rd Mccalla AL 35111 (205) 379-4650 |
KG-5 | 66 | 1,123 |
| Mcadory High School 4800 Mcadory School Rd Mccalla AL 35111 (205) 379-4700 |
9-12 | 51 | 975 |
| Mcadory Middle Sch 5450 Yellow Jacket Blvd Mccalla AL 35111 (205) 379-4704 |
6-8 | 39 | 803 |
Teaching in Morris
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Elementary School 600 Kimberly Cut off Rd Morris AL 35116 (205) 379-2750 |
KG-5 | 44 | 722 |
| William E Burkett Multi-Handicapped Center School 8601 Old Hwy 31 Morris AL 35116 (205) 379-2800 |
KG-12 | 0.2 | 85 |
Teaching in Mount Olive
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive Elementary School 1301 Brookside Rd Mount Olive AL 35117 (205) 379-4900 |
KG-5 | 27 | 358 |
Teaching in Pinson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay-Chalkville High School 6623 Roe Chandler Rd Pinson AL 35126 (205) 379-3050 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,333 |
| Kermit Johnson School 8300 Kermit Johnson Rd Pinson AL 35126 (205) 379-4350 |
3-5 | 44 | 786 |
| Pinson Elementary School 4200 School Dr Pinson AL 35126 (205) 379-5050 |
KG-2 | 61 | 838 |
| Pinson Valley High School 6895 No 75 Hwy Pinson AL 35126 (205) 379-5100 |
9-12 | 51 | 1,028 |
| Rudd Middle School 4526 Rudd School Rd Pinson AL 35126 (205) 379-5300 |
6-8 | 43 | 827 |
Teaching in Pleasant Grove
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School 601 Park Rd Pleasant Grove AL 35127 (205) 379-5200 |
KG-5 | 44 | 649 |
| Pleasant Grove High School 100 Spartan Dr Pleasant Grove AL 35127 (205) 379-5250 |
9-12 | 38 | 548 |
| Pleasant Grove Middle Sch 805 Seventh Ave Pleasant Grove AL 35127 (205) 379-5280 |
6-8 | 23 | 394 |
Teaching in Quinton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson Elementary School 4880 Freewill Dr Quinton AL 35130 (205) 379-5550 |
KG-6 | 12 | 160 |
Teaching in Trussville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay-Chalkville Middle School 6700 Trussvilleclay Rd Trussville AL 35173 (205) 379-3100 |
6-8 | 50 | 1,016 |
Teaching in Warrior
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Sch 10005 Corner School Rd Warrior AL 35180 (205) 379-3200 |
KG-8 | 37 | 575 |
| Warrior Elementary School 300 Montgomery St Warrior AL 35180 (205) 379-5500 |
KG-5 | 19 | 288 |