Early Intervention Specialist

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Early Intervention Specialist will provide regular home and/or community-based educational services to children birth to three who have developmental delays or disabilities, and support families as outlined on the IFSP. The EI will work with service coordinators, therapists, interpreters, and others to help families achieve child and family goals and maintain required documentation.

Note: This position is contingent upon continued funding.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular home and/or community based educational services to children birth to three years who have developmental delays or disabilities.
• Collaborate with other professionals (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.

Education

Early Childhood Special Education

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.

Job description

Job Title

Early Intervention Specialist

Department

Early Learning Program

Salary

$48,920 - $60,252; 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.contingent upon continued Grant funding.

Required Education

• 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.

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 one (1) year 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, CPR prior to or within first month of hire.

Desirable Related Experience

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.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

Early Childhood Special Education preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

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

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals 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://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at [phone].

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.

Application Review Date: For best consideration, please apply by November 13, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of November 20, 2026.