School Nurse (Special Education) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Position: Special Services Provider - School Nurse

Department/School: Special Education

Reports To: Principal/Special Education Executive DirectorFTE: 1.0Days/Year: 187 Salary Schedule: 2026-2027 Teacher/SSP Salary Group CFLSA Status: Exempt 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. Core expectations include maintaining inclusive and supportive learning environments, using data to inform practice, collaborating with colleagues and families, advocating for student needs, and engaging in continuous professional learning. SSPs uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and standards of practice established by their state and national professional organizations.

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).Preferred qualifications include additional endorsements or certifications, prior K–12 public school experience, and/or bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or other district-identified languages).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. All essential job duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. 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 the following for the 2026-2027 school year: 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. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYSchool 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 COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1