Academy School District 20·Colorado Springs, Colorado
Perform direct student care activities and medical interventions under the supervision of a registered school nurse. Collaborate with the special education team to implement goals defined in students' Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
Location: EAC (Education and Administration Center)
Recruiting Start Date: 06/11/2026
This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.
Estimated Start Date: 08/13/2026
The SPED Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will perform various direct student care activities under the supervision of a registered school nurse. The CNA will work collaboratively with the special education team and provide direct services as defined within the individual student’s health care plan and/or Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program/school should experience a change in student needs, the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated. This could occur at any time during the school year.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions
Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Typical demands require staff to lift/push/pull or carry up to 50 lbs.; may have to lift students when assistance is required; able to safely lift 50 lbs. each in a two person lift, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.
This position is very active and may require moving from one location to another in short amounts of time depending on the needs of students and staff.
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
$23.16-24.32
37.5
7.5 hour(s) per day
Number of Days per Year: 176 Days M-F
Benefits: Eligibility:
Full-time - Regular
For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org) [https://www.asd20.org/careers/employee-benefits/].
FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting
jessica.booth-snider@asd20.org
Must be a high school graduate and a Certified Nurse Assistant with First Aid/CPR certification. Experience working with special needs students is preferred.
Market context
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