School Nurse; Special Education Springs School District

Colorado Springs School District 11(co) Special Education - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Position Profile

Position: Special Services Provider - School Nurse

Department/School: Special Education

Reports To: Principal/Special Education Executive Director

FTE: 1.0

Days/Year: 187

Salary

Schedule:

 Teacher/SSP Salary Group C

FLSA Status: Exempt

Assignment Area:
School Nurse – Manages student health plans, provides direct care, and leads school-wide health and wellness initiatives.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and enhance expertise.
• Contribute to school and district initiatives focused on student support, equity, and wellness.

• 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,…