Early Intervention Specialist
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Job Number: P1079
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: College of Education
Job Title
Early Intervention Specialist
Department
Tn Early Intervention
Salary
$43,888 - $51,870; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
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.
Required Education
Bachelor's 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 (i.e., deaf education, visual disabilities. special education K-12, elementary education, communication disorders, and speech/language pathology). Related field means a degree in social work, nursing, psychology, education administration, or sociology.
Required Related Experience
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 3 years documented experience working with children with disabilities 0-5 years of age and their families.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Valid TN driver's license, reliable transportation with vehicle insurance coverage required.
Desirable Related Experience
One (1) year 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.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
Early Childhood Special Education preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: November 21, 2024
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