Special Education School Nurse
About the Employer
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Master’s degree or higher in an approved area of specialization (if required for CDE license).
• Valid Colorado Special Services Provider License
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in the assigned discipline or related professional practice (may include internship or clinical experience).
Assignment Area: School Nurse
• Manages student health plans, provides direct care, and leads school-wide health and wellness initiatives.
Position Summary
Educators at Colorado Springs School District 11 are professional practitioners who ensure that every student has access to rigorous, engaging, and equitable learning opportunities. They embody the district’s values of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and excellence, and are key contributors to creating a thriving school culture that supports academic and social-emotional success.
Essential Job Functions
• Provide specialized services to students
• Deliver direct, evidence-based services to support the academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and physical development of students.
• Design and implement individualized interventions aligned with student needs and professional standards.
• Consult and collaborate with educators and families
• Partner with teachers, administrators, and families to identify student needs and develop effective support strategies.
• Provide guidance and professional consultation on best practices for student success and well-being.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of individualized education programs (IEPs), Section 504 plans, or other student support plans.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, comprehensive support for students.
• Support school-wide systems and frameworks
• Assist in the development and implementation of school-based support systems, including Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and supports to improve student outcomes.
• Respond to crises and advocate for students
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Advocate for equitable access to educational opportunities and resources for all students.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards
• Uphold confidentiality, cultural responsiveness, and ethical practices in all aspects of work.
• Comply with federal, state, and district regulations and professional licensure requirements.
• Engage in professional growth and leadership
• Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and enhance expertise.
• Contribute to school and district initiatives focused on student support, equity, and wellness.
1. Knowledge of
• Evidence-based practices and interventions in the SSP’s professional discipline (e.g., psychology, counseling, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, or related fields).
• Federal and state regulations related to special education, Section 504, and other student support requirements.
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks.
• Assessment tools, evaluation methods, and intervention strategies appropriate for K–12 students.
• Principles of consultation, collaboration, and team-based problem solving in educational settings.
• Ethical, legal, and professional standards, including confidentiality and cultural responsiveness.
2. Skills in
• Providing direct services and interventions to support students’ academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and physical development.
• Consulting and collaborating effectively with educators, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Developing and implementing IEPs, 504 plans, and other individualized support plans.
• Analyzing student data to inform instructional and intervention decisions.
• Responding effectively to crises and advocating for equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Managing caseloads, documentation, and compliance requirements accurately and efficiently.
3. Ability to
• Foster positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students.
• Adapt interventions and services to meet diverse student needs and cultural contexts.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive student support.
• Maintain professional integrity, ethical standards, and confidentiality at all times.
• Reflect on professional practice and pursue continuous growth and development.
• Contribute to school and district initiatives that promote student success, wellness, and equity.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Work is performed in schools, district offices, and community settings and may require travel between district sites. The position requires frequent interaction with students, staff, and families. Physical requirements vary by discipline and assignment and may include periods of standing or walking; lifting and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds; bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; use of hands and fingers to operate standard office and instructional equipment; and the ability to communicate effectively, including speaking, hearing, and seeing with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties may also include lifting or positioning students, assisting with adaptive equipment, performing health-related procedures, or providing physical intervention or restraint when required by the position and consistent with district training and policy.
Join Our Team!
Join Colorado Springs School District 11 as a Special Services Provider (SSP) and help create learning environments where every student feels supported, capable, and inspired to succeed. Your expertise in health, wellness, and specialized instruction ensures that every learner is seen, valued, and equipped to thrive.
Employees in this Category Will Also Receive
Non-recurring pay: 8% of base salary in non-recurring pay (distributed as 4% on November paycheck and 4% on May paycheck). 10 additional days (District Embedded Coaches Only): 10 additional days are built into the base pay for District Embedded Coaches.
Employment, Assignment, and Salary Placement
Employment, assignment, and salary placement is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title, job duties, and time worked in the position. Reference the linked How Your Compensation is Determined for more details.
Base Salary Setting
Base salary setting: Employment, assignment, and salary placement is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title, job duties, and time worked in the position. Reference the linked How Your Compensation is Determined for more details.
Base Salary Setting (New Hires)
Any newly-employed teacher/Special Services Provider (SSP) will be placed on the appropriate lane for their educational background (BA, MA, etc). According to the official transcripts that are provided. They will be placed at the appropriate step for experience listed on the resume. Teachers will receive credit for a maximum of 14 years for any applicable teaching experience (provided that the experience occurred in the last 15 years).
Base Salary Setting (Rehires)
See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement), promotions, and lateral transfers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 Administrator/Supervisor, or D11 Nondiscrimination Compliance/Grievance Coordinator.
Nondiscrimination Compliance
Nondiscrimination compliance coordinator, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599, phone: 719-520-2288, fax: 719-520-2442
Board Policies Addressing Nondiscrimination in District 11
The following board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAa, JBB, JBB-R