TEIS Careers

Early intervention lays the foundation for infants and young children with disabilities and developmental delays so they can reach their fullest potential in school and in life. 

In Tennessee, early intervention is provided through a program called Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) under the Department of Disability and Aging (DDA). DDA employs a team of early intervention professionals and contracts with a network of providers to provide support and services to families with children eligible for the program. 

With a career in early intervention, you can change the course of a child’s life by showing families how they can help their child learn and develop. You will provide guidance, empower families, and see the impact of your work every day.

Every child deserves a chance to succeed. Help thousands of babies and toddlers across Tennessee by being a part of this life changing program. Learn more about the opportunities available within Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) below.

Service Coordination

TEIS Service Coordinators are employed by the State of Tennessee and provide case management for families of infants and young children with developmental delays and/or disabilities who are enrolled in TEIS. They play a critical role in helping children in TEIS reach their optimal development by working directly with families to arrange therapies and share community resources, encouraging families to be advocates for their children.

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HOW TO APPLY

Click here to view DDA employment opportunities.

Apply for Social Counselor 2 positions to start your career as a Service Coordinator.

Community Providers

The department contracts with Community Providers to provide therapy and other services to families. These services include Developmental Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and more. 

Providers show families how they can help their children learn and develop throughout the day during their typical daily routines. Most services are provided in the home or natural environment. 

EXPLORE CAREERS

Early Interventionist (EI)

Early Interventionists provide tailored support for families of infants and young children with developmental delays and/or disabilities who are enrolled in TEIS. They play a critical role in helping children in TEIS reach their optimal development by supporting families to use early intervention strategies within their typical daily routines. Early Interventionists are not state employees, but work for community agencies called Early Intervention Resource Agencies (EIRAs).

Click here to learn more about a career as an Early Interventionist (EI).

Pediatric Audiologist (AUD)

A clinical audiologist is able to test and treat hearing loss. Pediatric audiologists provide services from birth to 21 years of age with hearing or processing concerns. Within the early intervention community, audiologists provide routine evaluations to monitor hearing sensitivity, most often following risk factors identified at birth. If that patient has any risk factors for hearing loss, hearing sensitivity will be monitored routinely until the age of 3. Should a hearing loss be identified, the audiologist would provide treatment via amplification. There are many forms of amplification which are determined based on the nature of hearing loss.

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Pediatric Therapist (PT/OT/SLP)

Pediatric Therapists are Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapists who provide tailored support for families of infants and young children with developmental delays and/or disabilities who are enrolled in TEIS. They play a critical role in helping children in TEIS reach their optimal development by providing direct therapy services and supporting families to use therapeutic strategies within their typical daily routines

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Early Intervention Teach of the Visually Impaired (TVI) or Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M)

Early Intervention TVI’s and O&Ms provide tailored support for families of infants and young children with blindness or low vision who are enrolled in TEIS. They play a critical role in helping children in TEIS reach their optimal development by providing direct educational services and supporting families to use vision-specific strategies and adaptations within their typical daily routines.

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For education and licensing job requirements, please see the job posts. 

Providers maintain their own job posting sites.  Below is a provider listing by region and the counties they serve.