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Northside ISD (ESC 20) - Dietitian / Wellness Coordinator

Job Details

Region: 20
School District/Employer: Northside ISD (ESC 20)
District Category/Employer: Central Office
Position: Specialist
Assignment Level:
Job Title: Dietitian / Wellness Coordinator
School: Northside ISD
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 10/10/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Dietitian / Wellness Coordinator
Child Nutrition Department

The Dietitian/Wellness Coordinator, under the supervision of the Senior Operations Manager, is responsible for special diet menus, developing and coordinating programs for school cafeterias, district, staff, and the community that promote good nutrition and wellness.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide special diet menus for students with documented food allergies and/or medical conditions in collaboration with school nurses, parents, healthcare providers, and Child Nutrition staff.
2. Ensure district's compliance with special diet program requirements outlined in Child Nutrition state and federal guidelines.
3. Provide input to district Menu Planner on menu items suitable for students with food allergies and special diet needs.
4. Conduct site visits to provide training on special diets and food safety considerations.
5. Respond to parent, community, and district concerns in regard to special diets.
6. Coordinate nutrition education programs for students, district staff, parents, and the community that benefit various groups.
7. Identify opportunities for community involvement, partnerships, grants, and award recognition for nutrition and wellness in the department and district.
8. Serve on SHAC (Student Health and Wellness Advisory Committee).
9. Represent Child Nutrition at media and public relations events and participate in interviews on topics related to NISD Child Nutrition department.
10. Collaborate with district staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local nutrition standards outlined in the district's wellness policy.
11. Participate in state and regional professional development.
12. Participate in department and district nutrition and wellness activities after school and an occasional weekend.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in food and nutrition, dietetics, home and consumer science, nutrition education, public health or a directly related field.
Current certification as a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian (preferred).
2 years of nutrition and/or food service experience in an institutional, community, or Child Nutrition operation (preferred).
External candidate must have satisfactory outcome on fingerprinting check. Nonrefundable fee (approximately $50) paid by candidate.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Salary Range: Minimum Salary: $52,179
Maximum Salary: $72,810
Benefits: https://www.nisd.net/
How To Apply: https://ess.nisd.net/ess/employmentopportunities/
Search: Dietitian

Contact Person:

Name: Risa Trevino
Email: risa.trevino@nisd.net
Address: 5900 Evers Road
City: San Antonio
State: TX
Zip: 78238-1606
Phone: (210) 397-4504
Fax: (210) 706-8772