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Why apply?
✨ Insurance and retirement benefits, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to serve your community!
Who we're looking for:
✨ Full-time and substitute drivers available to work five days a week, between 2-8 hours a day.
Interested in joining our team as a bus driver? Click here for more information: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/bus-driver
What a wonderful first day back in the classroom! 🤩📚
To our families, students, educators, staff members, and administrators — thank you for making the first day one to remember. Your spirit and positive mindsets will drive us toward a remarkable year, and we truly could not be more excited!
To our families, students, educators, staff members, and administrators — thank you for making the first day one to remember. Your spirit and positive mindsets will drive us toward a remarkable year, and we truly could not be more excited!
We are thrilled to see our students tomorrow (Wednesday, August 12, 2026) for the first day of school! 💙🎉
We hope everyone has a wonderful start to the year!
We are feeling energized and ready for the academic year ahead following today’s Back to School Conference! 💙📚
The theme for this school year, "Realizing our Potential, Redefining the Standard,” is all about acknowledging and appreciating our progress, while setting even bigger goals and raising the bar. Today, our faculty and staff gathered in one place to do exactly this. Together, we celebrated past wins and set the stage for a successful school year ahead.
We sincerely appreciate our educators and administrators for participating today, as well as each of our presenters for their time. We are beyond excited for the 2026-2027 school year, and can’t wait to see everyone in the classroom next week! 🎉
The theme for this school year, "Realizing our Potential, Redefining the Standard,” is all about acknowledging and appreciating our progress, while setting even bigger goals and raising the bar. Today, our faculty and staff gathered in one place to do exactly this. Together, we celebrated past wins and set the stage for a successful school year ahead.
We sincerely appreciate our educators and administrators for participating today, as well as each of our presenters for their time. We are beyond excited for the 2026-2027 school year, and can’t wait to see everyone in the classroom next week! 🎉
Inaugural Campus Communicator Summit: Complete! ✅📢
Yesterday was full of excitement as Campus Communicators from across our district met at the Central Office for training. These educators will serve as the voice of their school, showcasing the amazing things happening on campus, as well as keeping students and families informed. 👏📚
We are so excited for this new journey and want to thank everyone who made yesterday's summit a success!
Yesterday was full of excitement as Campus Communicators from across our district met at the Central Office for training. These educators will serve as the voice of their school, showcasing the amazing things happening on campus, as well as keeping students and families informed. 👏📚
We are so excited for this new journey and want to thank everyone who made yesterday's summit a success!
Our 2026 New Teacher Orientation is in the books, and WOW do we have an incredible group of educators joining the JEFCOED Family! 👏📚
Thank you to our presenters and attendees for making today’s orientation such a success. We are ecstatic for the upcoming year and can’t wait to see the difference each of our teachers will make!
Preparing the next generation of educators! 📚💙
Last night, we welcomed students and families to Center Point High School for the UAB-JEFCOED Teacher Academy open house! Members of our JEFCOED Family learned all about the magnet program, toured the wing that will house the Teacher Academy, and even got to meet some of the program’s educators.
We’re beyond excited that students will not only have the chance to gain valuable experience in the field of education, but also complete a significant portion of their college degree at no cost. The future of education is bright — and it’s being developed right here at JEFCOED!
Last night, we welcomed students and families to Center Point High School for the UAB-JEFCOED Teacher Academy open house! Members of our JEFCOED Family learned all about the magnet program, toured the wing that will house the Teacher Academy, and even got to meet some of the program’s educators.
We’re beyond excited that students will not only have the chance to gain valuable experience in the field of education, but also complete a significant portion of their college degree at no cost. The future of education is bright — and it’s being developed right here at JEFCOED!
We are excited to announce our new DP coordinator, Ms. Gaines Marsh! She has been a part of the JCIB faculty as an IB Language & Literature teacher and Theory of Knowledge teacher. She will also serve as the coordinator for our new IB Career Program.
What an inspiring two days we've had at the 2026 Leadership Summit!👏 It is truly a gift to have our school and district leaders all under one roof, sharing ideas and setting the standard for the incredible school year ahead. Thank you to Hueytown High School for hosting!
English as a Second Language educators from across our state are equipped and energized for the school year following this year’s ESL Summer Summit at McAdory Middle School! 👏
More than 100 teachers met for powerful sessions ranging from how to empower students, engage with their families, and collaborate with fellow educators. We are proud of this group of leaders and can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make this school year!
More than 100 teachers met for powerful sessions ranging from how to empower students, engage with their families, and collaborate with fellow educators. We are proud of this group of leaders and can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make this school year!
🗓️ This Week ‼️ | Substitute Teacher Hiring Event 📚🎉
JEFCOED Family, don’t forget that this week, Kelly Education is hosting a substitute teacher hiring event for Jefferson County Schools! Head out to Bryant Park Elementary School on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to learn more about how you can make a difference as a substitute teacher! The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. See you there!
JEFCOED Family, don’t forget that this week, Kelly Education is hosting a substitute teacher hiring event for Jefferson County Schools! Head out to Bryant Park Elementary School on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to learn more about how you can make a difference as a substitute teacher! The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. See you there!
Congratulations are in order for JCIB’s Jaidyn McDuffie, our new Miss Junior High School America! 🎉🌟
Jaidyn won her impressive title this month, which comes with an incredible $10,000 scholarship to the college or university of her choice! She will now spend this year representing the nation while promoting her literacy and mental wellness initiative, “Lit for Life,” as well as the Miss High School America Organization's B.R.A.V.E. (Building Respect and Values for Everyone) program. 👑💛
Jaidyn has many exciting moments in store during her year of service, and we can’t wait to see all she achieves as Miss Junior High School America! Way to go!
📸✨ Photos courtesy of Miss High School America.
Jaidyn won her impressive title this month, which comes with an incredible $10,000 scholarship to the college or university of her choice! She will now spend this year representing the nation while promoting her literacy and mental wellness initiative, “Lit for Life,” as well as the Miss High School America Organization's B.R.A.V.E. (Building Respect and Values for Everyone) program. 👑💛
Jaidyn has many exciting moments in store during her year of service, and we can’t wait to see all she achieves as Miss Junior High School America! Way to go!
📸✨ Photos courtesy of Miss High School America.
We are absolutely thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Carrie Beth Buchanan as the new Assistant Principal of the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School! Dr. Buchanan is a familiar and highly respected face within our district, having most recently served as our Secondary English Language Arts and World Languages Specialist. Her deep expertise in advanced curriculum design, her passion for global education, and her unwavering commitment to student success make her the perfect fit for our IB community.
Dr. Buchanan is excited to join JCIB as assistant principal. Her education career spans more than 20 years, beginning in classrooms in Hungary and Harlem, New York. She joined Jefferson County Schools in 2006 as an English/Advanced Placement teacher at Clay-Chalkville High School and later served as the Clay-Chalkville instructional transformation specialist and the districtwide secondary curriculum specialist for English language arts/world languages. A National Board-certified teacher, Dr. Buchanan is committed to helping students find their voices, build empathy, and communicate their ideas with confidence by encouraging them to explore diverse perspectives and collaborate with one another.
Beyond school, Dr. Buchanan enjoys reading, traveling, thrift shopping, and listening to live music with her husband and daughter.
Dr. Buchanan is excited to join JCIB as assistant principal. Her education career spans more than 20 years, beginning in classrooms in Hungary and Harlem, New York. She joined Jefferson County Schools in 2006 as an English/Advanced Placement teacher at Clay-Chalkville High School and later served as the Clay-Chalkville instructional transformation specialist and the districtwide secondary curriculum specialist for English language arts/world languages. A National Board-certified teacher, Dr. Buchanan is committed to helping students find their voices, build empathy, and communicate their ideas with confidence by encouraging them to explore diverse perspectives and collaborate with one another.
Beyond school, Dr. Buchanan enjoys reading, traveling, thrift shopping, and listening to live music with her husband and daughter.
PowerEDUp and ready to shine! 💡📚
This week, JEFCOED educators, administrators, and district leaders gathered at Fultondale High School for the 2026 PowerEDUp! Tech Conference. Attendees spent the day learning from experts and discovering innovative ways to use technology in their classrooms!
We sincerely thank our Technology Department for organizing this fantastic and informative conference, as well as our wonderful educators for attending!
This week, JEFCOED educators, administrators, and district leaders gathered at Fultondale High School for the 2026 PowerEDUp! Tech Conference. Attendees spent the day learning from experts and discovering innovative ways to use technology in their classrooms!
We sincerely thank our Technology Department for organizing this fantastic and informative conference, as well as our wonderful educators for attending!
After showcasing plenty of spirit and performing some very impressive routines, our students are leaving UCA Camp with several 1st place trophies, loads of ribbons, and memories that will last a lifetime! 📣🏆
Congratulations to our JEFCOED cheerleaders on your outstanding performances at recent UCA Camps! You all have so much to be proud of. 👏
Congratulations to our JEFCOED cheerleaders on your outstanding performances at recent UCA Camps! You all have so much to be proud of. 👏
Next Week❗️ | Substitute Teacher Hiring Event 📚🍎
Are you ready to make a difference in the field of education? Join us next Thursday (July 23, 2026) for Kelly Education's substitute teacher hiring event!
📍 The event will be held at Bryant Park Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Are you ready to make a difference in the field of education? Join us next Thursday (July 23, 2026) for Kelly Education's substitute teacher hiring event!
📍 The event will be held at Bryant Park Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Laying the groundwork for a successful school year! 📚💫
This week, members of JEFCOED’s Continuous Improvement Leadership Team are all under one roof, collaborating and reviewing data as we prepare for the upcoming school year!
We appreciate their dedication to our students and celebrate all the hard work they’re putting in. 👏
Happy 4th of July, JEFCOED Family! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend! 🎉🌟
A bittersweet goodbye for two remarkable JEFCOED principals! 💙
During last week’s board meeting, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Principal Lori Lightsey and Shades Valley High School Principal Taki Sarhaan were honored for their service to our district. These principals have dedicated decades of their lives to educating our youth and helping them find success in the classroom and beyond.
We sincerely thank Ms. Lightsey and Mr. Sarhaan for all they’ve done to support our students and wish them a happy retirement! 🎉
During last week’s board meeting, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Principal Lori Lightsey and Shades Valley High School Principal Taki Sarhaan were honored for their service to our district. These principals have dedicated decades of their lives to educating our youth and helping them find success in the classroom and beyond.
We sincerely thank Ms. Lightsey and Mr. Sarhaan for all they’ve done to support our students and wish them a happy retirement! 🎉
Reaching new heights at the TSA National Leadership Conference! 🤩
We are beyond proud of the JCIB Middle School Technology Student Association for their performance at this esteemed conference! Students participated in several competitions, including drone flight, robotics, problem solving, coding, and more!
Each of these scholars did a phenomenal job representing their school and our district. Way to go!
We are beyond proud of the JCIB Middle School Technology Student Association for their performance at this esteemed conference! Students participated in several competitions, including drone flight, robotics, problem solving, coding, and more!
Each of these scholars did a phenomenal job representing their school and our district. Way to go!
