Shelby County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 1000 educators and 20,000 students enrolled at the 36 schools managed by Shelby County Schools. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries at Shelby County Schools. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Shelby County Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below details salary ranges 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 details salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Shelby County Schools 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
See 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
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Shelby County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,125 | $16,937 |
| Administrators | $31,361 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Shelby County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Shelby County Schools. 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 Shelby County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,852 | 2,018 | 1,426 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 181 | 193 | 151 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 879 | 1,017 | 851 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 788 | 804 | 421 |
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 | 21 | - | 43 |
| Teaching Assistants | 279 | - | 251 |
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 Shelby County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 1,195 | |
| District Support Staff | 53 | - | 15 |
| School Administrators | 91 | - | 92 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 3 | - | 28 |
| Student Support Staff | 88 | - | 93 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,144 | - | 961 |
| Librarians | 40 | - | 35 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | - | 28 |
| Guidance Counselors | 61 | - | 53 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 37 | - | 31 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 24 | - | 21 |
Shelby County Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Shelby County Schools oversees 36 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Hoover City Schools (17 Schools)
- Sylacauga City School District (5 Schools)
- Vestavia Hills High School (8 Schools)
- Chilton County High School (13 Schools)
- Homewood City School District (5 Schools)
Shelby County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Birmingham (7)
- Calera (3)
- Chelsea (4)
- Columbiana (3)
- Helena (3)
- Montevallo (4)
- Pelham (4)
- Shelby (1)
- Vincent (2)
- Wilsonville (1)
Teaching in Birmingham
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness Elementary School 5251 Valleydale Rd Birmingham AL 35242 (205) 682-5240 |
KG-3 | 43 | 682 |
| Mt Laurel Elementary School 1 Jefferson Place Birmingham AL 35242 (205) 682-7230 |
KG-5 | 46 | 655 |
| Oak Mountain Elementary School 5640 Cahaba Valley Rd Birmingham AL 35242 (205) 682-5230 |
KG-3 | 48 | 710 |
| Oak Mountain High School 5476 Caldwell Mill Rd Birmingham AL 35242 (205) 682-5200 |
9-12 | 92 | 1,645 |
| Oak Mountain Intermediate School 5486 Caldwell Mill Rd Birmingham AL 35242 (205) 682-5220 |
4-5 | 40 | 771 |
| Oak Mountain Middle School 5650 Cahaba Valley Rd Birmingham AL 35242 (205) 682-5210 |
6-8 | 59 | 1,153 |
| Riverchase Middle School 853 Willow Oak Dr Birmingham AL 35244 (205) 682-5510 |
6-8 | 37 | 730 |
Teaching in Calera
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calera Elementary School 855 10th St Calera AL 35040 (205) 682-6120 |
KG-2 | 44 | 705 |
| Calera High School 100 Calera Eagle Dr Calera AL 35040 (205) 682-6100 |
9-12 | 40 | 652 |
| Calera Intermediate Sch 8454 Hwy 31 South Calera AL 35040 (205) 682-6500 |
3-5 | 38 | 630 |
Teaching in Chelsea
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Elementary Sch 1000 Hornet Parkway Chelsea AL 35043 (205) 682-7000 |
KG-5 | 45 | 748 |
| Chelsea High School 10510 Hwy 11 Chelsea AL 35043 (205) 682-7200 |
9-12 | 58 | 1,090 |
| Chelsea Middle School 2321 Hwy 39 Chelsea AL 35043 (205) 682-7210 |
6-8 | 44 | 966 |
| Chelsea Park Elementary School 9000 Chelsea Park Trail Chelsea AL 35043 (205) 682-6700 |
KG-5 | 46 | 763 |
Teaching in Columbiana
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbiana Middle School 222 Joinertown Rd Columbiana AL 35051 (205) 682-6610 |
6-8 | 28 | 459 |
| Elvin Hill Elementary School 201 Washington St Columbiana AL 35051 (205) 682-6620 |
KG-5 | 35 | 508 |
| Shelby County High School 101 Washington St Columbiana AL 35051 (205) 682-6600 |
9-12 | 44 | 639 |
Teaching in Helena
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Elementary School 187 Third St Helena AL 35080 (205) 682-5540 |
KG-2 | 51 | 794 |
| Helena Intermediate School 3500 Hwy 52 Helena AL 35080 (205) 682-5520 |
3-5 | 46 | 884 |
| Helena Middle School 1299 Hillsboro Parkway Helena AL 35080 (205) 682-5300 |
6-8 | 43 | 887 |
Teaching in Montevallo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calera Middle School 9178 Hwy 22 Montevallo AL 35115 (205) 682-6100 |
6-8 | 31 | 624 |
| Montevallo Elementary School 171 Jeter Circle Montevallo AL 35115 (205) 682-6420 |
KG-5 | 44 | 728 |
| Montevallo High School 980 Oak St Montevallo AL 35115 (205) 682-6400 |
9-12 | 32 | 391 |
| Montevallo Middle School 235 Samford St Montevallo AL 35115 (205) 682-6410 |
6-8 | 25 | 322 |
Teaching in Pelham
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Nolen Learning Center School 2280 Highwy 35 Pelham AL 35124 (205) 682-5800 |
PK-12 | 29 | 51 |
| Pelham High School 2500 Panther Circle Pelham AL 35124 (205) 682-5500 |
9-12 | 97 | 1,846 |
| Valley Elementary School 310 Opportunity Dr Pelham AL 35124 (205) 682-5550 |
KG-2 | 50 | 750 |
| Valley Intermediate School 2200 Hwy 33 Pelham AL 35124 (205) 682-5530 |
3-5 | 44 | 718 |
Teaching in Shelby
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Elementary School 19099 Hwy 145 Shelby AL 35143 (205) 682-6630 |
PK-5 | 15 | 170 |
Teaching in Vincent
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Elementary School 40800 Hwy 25 Vincent AL 35178 (205) 682-7320 |
PK-5 | 35 | 456 |
| Vincent Middle High School 42505 Hwy 25 Vincent AL 35178 (205) 682-7300 |
6-12 | 58 | 477 |
Teaching in Wilsonville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsonville Elementary School 71 School St Wilsonville AL 35186 (205) 682-6640 |
KG-5 | 15 | 205 |