As the second largest school district in Alabama, we serve over 36,000 students from Pre-K to 12th grade in 57 schools located throughout Jefferson County. The JEFCOED Central Office Building is in Birmingham, Alabama. We have about 4,500 teachers, administrators, and support staff, and offer many career opportunities in public education.

Our district has 13 feeder patterns including:

• 30 elementary schools

• 11 middle schools

• 13 high schools

• 1 International Baccalaureate school (2 campuses)

• 1 special needs school

• 1 alternative school

• 1 virtual academy -

• and many new capital projects

Our educators and support staff serve a diverse student population and aim to make a positive impact on the lives of our district's children, families, and communities. Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin leads our district with a mission to do what's right for kids.

Mission: Our mission is to ensure rigorous learning for all students through engaging, innovative instruction, responsible resource management, and meaningful community and family collaboration focused on student success.

Vision: Our vision is to effectively provide for the diverse needs of all learners through the use of best practices resulting in the use of best practices.

Guiding Principles: As a learning community committed to excellence, we believe in:

• Ensuring academic achievement and success for all students through rigorous, relevant curriculum and engaging, effective instruction that results in college and career ready graduates.

• Using data to guide decision making, to demonstrate accountability, and to inform continuous improvement.

• Engaging in collaborative partnerships and teamwork among staff, students, families and the community to focus all efforts and resources on student success.

• Supporting the continued professional development and growth of all employees and valuing their contributions.

• Providing safe and secure school facilities that are well maintained, well equipped, and technology rich.

• Maintaining open communication, fiscal responsibility, and equitable distribution of system resources to inspire trust, cooperation, and active support for student success.

Jefferson County Board of Education

2100 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 379-2000