Colorado Springs School District 11

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary Schedule: This position is based on the 2025-2026 ESP Salary Schedule, School Based Positions (Group B)

Salary Grade: A13

Salary Range: $18.85 - $22.53

FTE: .88

Hours a day: 7

Days/Year: 187

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year:

1. Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
2. Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

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. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource. Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.

Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Education Support Professional will be placed on the twenty-five (25) step system. Each step represents two years of experience, based upon equivalent experience. The maximum number of years of experience granted is 19-20 years, which is equivalent to placement on step ten (10). Steps are determined by experience listed on the application and resume.

Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job, provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question.

Employees with experience in the District who have left the District and then returned to the same position shall be hired at the same pay grade (refers to the ESP placement on salary schedule by job title) and step at time of resignation. Additional relevant experience gained after resignation may be evaluated from the employee’s application and updated resume.

See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement), promotions and lateral transfers.

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY

Full-Time Regular Employees are eligible for the following Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and the Employee Assistance Program.

Teachers: Teachers in this category must work a minimum of .41 FTE (17.5 hours) per week to be eligible for full employee benefits.

ESP and Exec Pro Employees: Must work a minimum of .75 FTE (30 hours) per week to be eligible. If an ESP or Executive Professional employee’s hours are decreased to less than 30 hours per week or a teacher's hours decreased to less than 17.5 hours per week, the employee will no longer continue to be eligible to receive the benefits as of the end of the month in which the hours were reduced.

Temporary one-on-one Educational Assistants. Employees in this category who are working at least six hours per day, and have completed two (2) consecutive years of service by July 1st will be changed from temporary status to regular status and will have the same sick leave as a regular status employee.

Retirees Working 30+ Hours/Week or 140 Days: Retirees who satisfy the eligibility requirements of 30 hours or more per week or qualify for one of the District’s 140 day slots may be eligible for the 75%/25% or 85%/15% premium share for employee only premium based on the health plan chosen and 70% for all other premium tiers of the plan (employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), and family).

Part-Time Regular Employees are eligible for the following Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and pro-rated sick leave.

ESP and Exec Pro Employees (less than 6 hours a day) and Teachers (working less than 3.5 hours a day): Such employees shall receive pro-rated sick leave, as well as the opportunity to use accumulated sick leave days as personal leave days based on the number of hours worked daily and are not eligible for all available benefits.

See Full and Part-Time Regular Employees Definition for more information.

POSTING CLOSE DATE

This posting will remain Open Until Filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Responsible for the overall supervision and management of the infant/toddler classroom.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the infant/toddler classroom.
• Facilitates the instruction and supervision of the infant/toddler class, in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the program, the individual needs of the children and with consideration for their interests, abilities, special talents, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and styles of learning
• Plans, prepares and implements developmentally appropriate lesson plans on a weekly basis.
• Maintains developmental observations and evaluates student growth and development using standardized assessment tools.
• Plans and completes parent teacher conferences and home visits, in accordance with program guidelines and expectations
• Plans and implements regular parent education and engagement activities.
• Supervises assistants and volunteers and implements methods to effectively utilize their services
• Assists program in achieving and/or maintaining a Colorado Shines Quality Rating and maintains Colorado Shines Quality standards
• Maintains all regulatory requirements and standards, including but not limited to, childcare center rules and regulations from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration and The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
• Maintains a neat and orderly environment conducive to learning
• Prepares reports as requested.
• Maintains attendance records and monitors the progress and attendance of all children assigned to the infant/toddler classroom
• Assumes and equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff
• Supervises children in the bathroom when necessary and assist with bathroom/diapering needs
• Attends regular staff meetings and attends district meetings as recommended
• Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other activities contributing to professional growth.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of early childhood development

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Excellent communication skills, both writing and speaking

High-level interpersonal skills

Excellent organization, training, coordination and leadership skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be Early Childhood Teacher (formerly Group Leader) qualified as outlined by The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration, in the Rules Regulating Child Care Centers
• Must have 3 college semester hours in the development and care of infants and toddlers or successful completion of the Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care (EQIT) Course.
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) or an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, preferred

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to and is evaluated by the On-Site Supervisor and the program Director

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is primarily performed in the infant/toddler classroom(s)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Colorado Springs School District 11 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age (40 or older), sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.

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