Early Intervention Specialist

MTSU Jobs•Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

The Early Intervention (EI) Specialist will provide regular home and/or community based educational services to children birth to three years who have developmental delays or disabilities, and provide support for their families as outlined on the family's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The EI will work collaboratively with other professionals (e.g., service coordinators, therapists, interpreters, etc.) to support these children and their families by participating in IFSP meetings, completing visits together; exchanging information about strategies for helping families achieve child and family goals; maintaining accurate and up to date documentation as required by the program and by the state funding agency and performing other related tasks or special projects as assigned. Note: This position is contingent upon continued funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in one of the following: - Early Childhood Special Education (preferred) - Early Childhood Education - Child Development/Family Studies - Elementary Education - Closely related field (early intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K-12, communication disorders, speech/language pathology) or a related field. Related field means a degree in social work, nursing, psychology, education administration, or sociology.
One (1) year experience including practicum, internship, volunteer or work experience with young children and their families. If degree is in a related field, a minimum of one (1) year documented experience working with children with disabilities 0-5 years of age and their families.
Valid TN Driver's license
Reliable transportation with vehicle insurance coverage required
CPR prior to or within first month of hire
Cover Letter & Resume Required
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year related work experience with young children with disabilities and their families
Providing home visits to families with young children
Conducting and interpreting early childhood assessments preferred
Early Childhood Special Education preferred

Responsibilities

Provide regular home and/or community based educational services to children birth to three years who have developmental delays or disabilities
Provide support for their families as outlined on the family's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Work collaboratively with other professionals (e.g., service coordinators, therapists, interpreters, etc.) to support these children and their families
Participate in IFSP meetings
Complete visits together
Exchange information about strategies for helping families achieve child and family goals
Maintain accurate and up to date documentation as required by the program and by the state funding agency
Perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned