Bessemer City School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 200 teachers and 4,000 students that are enrolled at the 9 schools operated by Bessemer City School District. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Bessemer City School District. The data is obtained 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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Bessemer City School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Birmingham-Hoover and surrounding areas. 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for Bessemer City 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 average salary details on school administrators, 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 Bessemer City School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,664 | $16,943 |
| Administrators | $10,939 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Bessemer City School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Bessemer City 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 Bessemer City School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 286 | 288 | 237 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 43 | 40 | 34 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 142 | 152 | 150 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 100 | 95 | 51 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 43 | - | 30 |
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 Bessemer City School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 188 | |
| District Support Staff | 17 | - | 12 |
| School Administrators | 14 | - | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 26 | - | 23 |
| Student Support Staff | 8 | - | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 118 | - | 108 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | - | 11 |
Bessemer City School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Bessemer City School District has 9 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:
- Midfield City School District (4 Schools)
- Fairfield City School District (7 Schools)
- Vestavia Hills High School (8 Schools)
- Hoover City Schools (17 Schools)
- Jefferson County School District (62 Schools)
Bessemer City School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams Elementary School 1200 23rd St North Bessemer AL 35020 (205) 432-3100 |
PK-5 | 24 | 380 |
| Charles F Hard Elementary School 2801 Arlington Ave Bessemer AL 35020 (205) 432-3300 |
PK-5 | 19 | 275 |
| Greenwood Elementary School 5012 Roselyn Rd Southeast Bessemer AL 35022 (205) 432-3200 |
KG-5 | 20 | 286 |
| James a Davis Middle School 100 High School Dr Bessemer AL 35020 (205) 432-3600 |
6-8 | 43 | 954 |
| Jess Lanier High School 4950 Premiere Parkway Bessemer AL 35022 (205) 432-3700 |
9-12 | 45 | 996 |
| Jonesboro Elementary School 125 Owen Ave Bessemer AL 35020 (205) 432-3400 |
KG-5 | 56 | 745 |
| Westhills Elementary School 710 Glenn Rd Bessemer AL 35022 (205) 432-3500 |
KG-5 | 24 | 359 |