Top 72 Elementary school principal Jobs in Birmingham, Al

CONTRACT ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $97,061 - $122,944 a year
- Contract
- Background check
- School experience
- Master's degree
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (GTA) (BROWN ES 2026-2027 SY ONLY)
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $65,611 - $103,213 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- Teaching Certification
- 3 years
Grantswood Community - Elementary School Counselor
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $49,523 - $95,624 a year
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (GTA) (HEMPHILL ES 2026-2027 SY ONLY)
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $65,611 - $103,213 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- Teaching Certification
- 3 years
Elementary Teacher
Alabama State Department of Education —Mountain Brook, AL
- Elementary school
- Communication skills
- Entry level
ELEMENTARY TEACHER 2026-2027 SY - VIRTUAL ACADEMY OF LEARNING
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $49,080 - $93,875 a year
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
CNP Associate - Elementary school
Alabama State Department of Education —Vestavia Hills, AL
- $19.31 - $25.74 an hour
- School experience
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
Abrams Elementary - Kindergarten
Alabama State Department of Education —Bessemer, AL
- Teaching Certification
- Public school
- Elementary school
SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR 2026-2027 SY
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $64,873 - $103,271 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
Elementary teacher(s) - Anticipated openings 2026-2027
Alabama State Department of Education —Vestavia Hills, AL
- $48,533 - $93,474 a year
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR POOL - 2026-2027 SY
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $49,080 - $93,876 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
CNP Manager
Alabama State Department of Education —Mountain Brook, AL
- 8 hour shift
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Hueytown Intermediate - Elementary Teacher
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $48,552 - $93,749 a year
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
Center Point ES - Instructional Coach - Elementary
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $48,552 - $93,749 a year
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
Chalkville ES - Elementary Teacher
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $48,552 - $93,749 a year
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
Hueytown Intermediate - Intervention Teacher - Elementary
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $48,552 - $93,749 a year
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
Chalkville ES - Instructional Coach - Elementary
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $48,552 - $93,749 a year
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
ELEMENTARY TEACHER 2026-2027 SY - EPIC
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $49,080 - $93,875 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
ELEMENTARY TEACHER 2026-2027 SY - AVONDALE ES
Alabama State Department of Education —Birmingham, AL
- $49,080 - $93,875 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
2026-27 Child Nutrition Program Manager - Elementary School
Alabama State Department of Education —Hoover, AL
- $30,815 - $41,955 a year
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience

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CONTRACT ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

Alabama State Department of Education -
Birmingham, AL

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Job Details

Contract
$97,061 - $122,944 a year

Qualifications

School experience
Academic institution experience
Principal Certification
Data-driven problem-solving
Teaching

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Contract Principal

REPORTS TO:

Instructional Superintendent

WORK DAYS:

12 Months (240 Days)

SALARY:

Certified Salary Schedule CE

($97,061 - $122,944)

Depending on degree level (recognized by ALSDE)

LOCATION:

TBD

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT

The students of Birmingham City Schools need your talent, expertise, passion and leadership.

We are seeking highly motivated and innovative practitioners to join our team at Birmingham City Schools (BCS). We seek individuals who are radically relentless about re-envisioning the landscape of public education in Birmingham, Alabama and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, school leaders, teachers, and central office employees.

BCS serves approximately 22,000 students in the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama through the efforts of 2,710 employees in 42 school sites and other district service centers. As part of a comprehensive transformation effort to become the most improved and preeminent urban school system in the U.S., BCS intends to develop the highest-performing, competitively compensated, most fulfilled and revered educator workforce in the nation and a central office staff known for its support and service which drives instructional excellence and significant outcomes for ALL BCS students in every school.

POSITION OVERVIEW
We believe that all students can achieve at the highest levels and are committed to providing opportunities that will permit all students to do so. The BCS Turnaround Principal will provide leadership and administration, which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally. To accomplish this, we need inspiring leaders who:

· Are passionate about student achievement and closing the opportunity gap.’

· Believe that the urgency of closing this gap is too great to accept excuses of any kind.

· Motivate and support their teachers and staff while holding all adults in the building accountable for ensuring student success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Instructional Leadership

Lead the school’s vision, mission, and strategic goals to support college-readiness and academic and socioemotional success for all students;

Will innovate, challenge the status quo and look for new ways of driving improvement within the local school via the engagement and partnership of multiple stakeholders;

Drive rapid and dramatic instructional improvements by implementing strategies in line with the priority areas identified in the school improvement plan;

Support and supervise the design of rigorous, standards-based instruction with measurable outcomes;

Implement an observation and feedback cycle that ensures continuous improvement in teaching and learning;

Analyze student achievement results to identify areas of need and inform school improvement efforts;

Develop and implement a professional development plan to address identified areas of need; and

Develop a collegial environment that supports teacher leadership, collaboration, and growth.

Management and Operations

Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for students, staff, and families;

Oversee the recruitment and hiring of diverse, highly-qualified staff;

Strategically align people, time and money to drive student achievement;

Apply teacher and staff performance management systems in a way that ensures a culture of continuous improvement, support, and accountability;

Oversee the operations of the school in partnership with other allocated leadership staff; and

Comply with all state and federal laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Family and Community Engagement

Actively advocate for and engage family and community;

Strengthen teacher and staff capacity to cultivate and sustain meaningful partnerships with families of diverse backgrounds and with community members that support student achievement and student well-being; and

Manage partnerships.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

Are focused on results and have proven success in increasing student achievement and adult performance in a designated turnaround and/or high poverty/Title I school;

Influence and motivate others to reach their potential;

Are solution-oriented and creative problem solvers with experience in data analysis and creating and managing systems;

Set high expectations and communicate them to a variety of stakeholders;

Understand, communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures;

Continually reflect and seek feedback to improve their practice;

Have demonstrated perseverance in their career and education;

Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and change-oriented environment; and

Possess strong pedagogical skills and are highly effective at coaching adults.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A Master's Degree or higher with a major in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited institution.

· A valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in the field of School Administration/Educational Leadership.

· Successful high school principal experience preferred; minimum of middle/junior high school leadership experience required.

· At least three (3) years successful teaching experience.

· 2-3 years as an Assistant Principal; or 1year experience as a School Principal; or 1 year as an Assistant Principal with 3-4 years of Instructional Coaching experience preferred

· Must participate in background check and subsequently meet the “suitability for employment” requirement.

· Such alternative and additions to the above qualifications as may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed Application (HireTrue)
Resume (uploaded to application)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

May 2026

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals ) . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

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elementary school principal jobs in birmingham, al

CONTRACT ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (GTA) (BROWN ES 2026-2027 SY ONLY)

Grantswood Community - Elementary School Counselor

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (GTA) (HEMPHILL ES 2026-2027 SY ONLY)

Elementary Teacher

ELEMENTARY TEACHER 2026-2027 SY - VIRTUAL ACADEMY OF LEARNING

CNP Associate - Elementary school

Abrams Elementary - Kindergarten

SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR 2026-2027 SY

Elementary teacher(s) - Anticipated openings 2026-2027

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR POOL - 2026-2027 SY

CNP Manager

Hueytown Intermediate - Elementary Teacher

Center Point ES - Instructional Coach - Elementary

Chalkville ES - Elementary Teacher

Hueytown Intermediate - Intervention Teacher - Elementary

Chalkville ES - Instructional Coach - Elementary

ELEMENTARY TEACHER 2026-2027 SY - EPIC

ELEMENTARY TEACHER 2026-2027 SY - AVONDALE ES

2026-27 Child Nutrition Program Manager - Elementary School

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