East Tennessee State University
Coordinator, Early Interventionist
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States, 37603
Coordinator, Early Interventionist – East Tennessee State University
Provide direct developmental services to Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) eligible children, ages birth to 36 months, and their families in home‑based and inclusive childcare settings in the counties of Sullivan and Washington.
All staff employed by ETSU Expanding Horizons Early Intervention Resource Agency (EIRA) are informed about the Rights of Infants and Toddlers under Part C of IDEA and share this information with families in a positive manner. All ETSU Expanding Horizons staff adhere to the TEIS Operations Manual and all updates on policies and procedures pertaining to home/community‑based developmental therapy providers under the auspices of the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) and the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD).
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of early childhood development, children with developmental delays, medical diagnoses and assessments/ curriculums, TEIDS, and the Family Guided=-Routines Based Intervention model.
Required Qualifications
BS or BA in early childhood special education, early childhood, child and family studies (child development), early intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K‑12, elementary education, communication disorders, speech and language pathology, and/or related field. (Related field means a degree in social work, nursing, psychology, education administration, or sociology.)
Related field degrees require a minimum of 3 years of documented work experience working with children with disabilities from birth to 36 months.
2 years of experience working with children, birth to 36 months.
Preferred Qualifications
MA or MS in early childhood special education, early childhood education, family and child studies (child development), early intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K‑10, elementary education, communication disorders, speech and language pathology.
Skills in case management.
Experience in developmental assessments and/or evaluations.
Direct work with children and families.
Computer/data entry skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Job Family - Social Services Professional 1
Market Range - 5 (Salary Schedules)
For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Application Instructions
Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
University Overview East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.
Disclaimer The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Education Administration Programs
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All staff employed by ETSU Expanding Horizons Early Intervention Resource Agency (EIRA) are informed about the Rights of Infants and Toddlers under Part C of IDEA and share this information with families in a positive manner. All ETSU Expanding Horizons staff adhere to the TEIS Operations Manual and all updates on policies and procedures pertaining to home/community‑based developmental therapy providers under the auspices of the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) and the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD).
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of early childhood development, children with developmental delays, medical diagnoses and assessments/ curriculums, TEIDS, and the Family Guided=-Routines Based Intervention model.
Required Qualifications
BS or BA in early childhood special education, early childhood, child and family studies (child development), early intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K‑12, elementary education, communication disorders, speech and language pathology, and/or related field. (Related field means a degree in social work, nursing, psychology, education administration, or sociology.)
Related field degrees require a minimum of 3 years of documented work experience working with children with disabilities from birth to 36 months.
2 years of experience working with children, birth to 36 months.
Preferred Qualifications
MA or MS in early childhood special education, early childhood education, family and child studies (child development), early intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K‑10, elementary education, communication disorders, speech and language pathology.
Skills in case management.
Experience in developmental assessments and/or evaluations.
Direct work with children and families.
Computer/data entry skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Job Family - Social Services Professional 1
Market Range - 5 (Salary Schedules)
For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Application Instructions
Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
University Overview East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.
Disclaimer The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Education Administration Programs
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