The Early Interventionist will provide direct developmental services through the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) to a.) children (ages birth to 36 months) and families who are eligible for IDEA Part C services and b.) children who are eligible for IDEA Part B services until the start of the school year following the child's 4th birthday. Services are provided to children and families in home-based and inclusive childcare settings in the counties of Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, and Washington. The Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) is a program that provides services to infants, toddlers, and young children who have disabilities or other developmental delays. The TEIS program is a critically important program to support young children and their families to reach optimal development.

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 providers of home/community-based developmental therapy under the auspices of the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) and the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD).

ETSU is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all of our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals 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. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.