EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
	Two years' experience in Nutrition Education/Instruction

	LICENSE:
	Registered Dietitian
	Licensed Dietitian by the Texas State Board

	PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
	Develops and coordinates programs for school cafeterias, District staff and community that promote the mission of good 
	nutrition and wellness. Plans and coordinates menus for all meal programs
	ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
	1. Develops menus for all meal programs in compliance with Local, State and USDA federal program guidelines. 
	2. Maintains and reviews the nutritional analysis of menus for all student populations in compliance with State and Federal 
	policies and guidelines.
	3. Provides guidance to cafeteria managers to ensure compliance with State & Federal policies and regulations.
	4. Maintains allergen, nutritional analysis and ingredient profiles for all food items and menus utilized in the District operation.
	5. Provides nutritional support to students, school staff, parents and healthcare providers by providing food allergen information, 
	menu items nutritional value for students with diabetes, and menu modification for students with documented medical needs.
	6. Maintains appropriate records for students with special dietary needs.
	7. Develops, coordinates, and introduces nutrition education programs for students, District staff, parents, and the community 	for a variety of audience sizes.
	8. Provides leadership in developing nutrition and wellness policies that supports District goals for health and wellness 
	initiatives in health promotion and disease control.
	9. Meets with and/or surveys students, parents, and community groups to assess food acceptability and promote wellness.
	10. Develops methods to introduce new food items and encourage healthy choices in the school meal program.
	11. Makes recommendations for all food and nonfood items purchased for the department.
	12. Helps Assistant Director with marketing and promotional programs that support the nutrition and wellness message of the 	department and District using multi‑media resources.
	13. Acts as nutrition spokesperson for department at community events, health fairs, and other nutrition education events.
	14. Works with school nutrition staff on incorporating District approved wellness programs throughout the District.
	15. Assists the Assistant Director in securing grants and award recognition for nutrition and wellness in the department and 
	District.
	16. Conducts periodic cafeteria site visits to all campuses to ensure site compliance with District, State, and Federal 
	procedures with an emphasis on safety, sanitation, and recipes compliance.
	17. Prepares reports as needed by the Executive Director or designee.
	18. Participates in state and regional professional development opportunities.
	19. Maintains confidentiality of information.
	20. Reports to work on time every day.
	21. Performs additional duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned.

	QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
	•    Strong written and oral communication skills for public speaking
	•    Strong understanding of nutrition and wellness for improved health
	•    Ability to take responsibilities assigned and work independently to ensure productivity
	•    Ability to provide an environment where community feedback is encouraged and utilized
	•    Ability to work with computer applications necessary to perform job responsibilities
	•    Ability to work some evenings and weekends to provide requested services
	•    Valid Texas Driver's License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District

	SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
	This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

	PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

	While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; 
	and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, 
	crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities 	required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust 	focus. The employee is occasionally required to drive a personal vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks.

	WORK ENVIRONMENT:
	While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to low or intense illumination, vibration; work in a 
	confined space, and prolonged or irregular hours.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or 	kitchen cleaning chemicals, extreme temperatures, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is 
	usually loud.

	The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and essential responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an 
	exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or qualifications that may be required. The 
	District reserves the right to amend the essential responsibilities for this position.

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