Early Intervention Eligibility Evaluator (Murfreesboro & Surrounding Areas)

Position Information

Working Title Early Intervention Eligibility Evaluator (Murfreesboro & Surrounding Areas) Job Title Evaluator Job Type Full-Time Department Curriculum and Instr Office Job Purpose

Provide eligibility evaluations for Tennessee's Early Intervention System (TEIS) across Middle Tennessee. This position is specific to the Murfreesboro and surrounding areas. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Conduct developmental evaluations with children birth to age 3 and their families following TEIS processes and procedures and conducting the Battelle Developmental Inventory, Third Edition, (BDI-3). Work closely with the South Central TEIS Point of Entry District office.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies (Child Development), Early Intervention, or related field. Related field means a degree in Deaf Education or Visual Disabilities, Special Education K-12, Elementary /Education, Communication Disorders and Speech Language Pathology. Social Work, nursing and psychology degrees are not considered related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies (Child Development), Early Intervention, or related field. Previous experience working with/interacting with the Tennessee Early Intervention System. Experience in early intervention, working with young children and families. Highly trained to reliability on the BDI-2 NU or BDI-3 assessment. Bilingual.

Work Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time grant funded position; its continuation is contingent upon future funding.

Benefits Information

The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Posting Details

Screening Date 02/01/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

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