Education Specialist - Child Nutrition

Young World Physical Education; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monetary contributions for healthcare

Paid personal, sick, and vacation leave

Contributions to retirement programs

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Education Specialist for School Nutrition to support federal and state nutritional standards and deliver professional development across the ESC Region 12. This role requires monitoring school operations to maximize federal reimbursements.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have at least three years of relevant experience in food service management or a related field. The position includes benefits like monetary contributions for healthcare and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in school or institutional food service operations.
• Extensive knowledge in institutional food service operations and management.
• Ability to work with Child Nutrition Directors of various experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive professional development for Contracting Entities.
• Maintain meticulous program reporting and client records.
• Engage in regional training initiatives for Child Nutrition Programs.

Skills

Time-management skills

Ability to communicate complex information

Adaptability to changing priorities

Data-evaluation skills

Training skills in differentiation strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Institutional Management or related field

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose

To support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12. The Education Specialist for School Nutrition serves as a consultant for the School/Child Nutrition Programs and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This role drives operational excellence and regulatory compliance across the region by delivering high‑level technical assistance and professional development. By ensuring districts adhere to federal and state nutritional standards, the specialist supports student health and maximizes federal reimbursements for Local Education Agencies (LEAs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Management, Food Service, Business, Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science, Public Health, Education, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of experience in the management of school or institutional food service operations preferred
• Extensive relevant knowledge and experience in institutional food service operations, management, business, and/or nutrition education
• Time‑management skills
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences
• Adaptability to changing priorities and direction
• Ability to meet the needs of adult learners
• Ability to work with Child Nutrition Directors of various experiences
• Data‑evaluation skills and the ability to provide pertinent feedback
• Demonstrated effective training skills in differentiation strategies

Core Values

• Professionalism, integrity, respect for others, expertise, and credibility at all times
• Commitment to quality and value‑adding programs and services beyond expectations
• Teamwork and a positive, collaborative work environment
• Adaptability – responsiveness to change and decisive action
• Innovation – implementation of new or improved services and delivery methods
• Superior service – personable, direct attention for customer satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive professional development and high‑level technical assistance to regional Contracting Entities (CEs)
• Maintain meticulous program reporting, essential data, and client records in strict accordance with Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) guidelines
• Engage in regional training initiatives across all operational phases for Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) and partner with other ESC regions to streamline statewide training efforts; represent the region at mandatory TDA meetings and contribute to specialized workgroups and committees as directed
• Maintain a high field presence through on‑site visits to regional districts, encompassing at least 50% of scheduled work hours
• Execute additional responsibilities as required by TDA and the ESC

Security Requirements

• Position is security‑sensitive; employees may be entrusted with sensitive data such as SPI, PII, PHI, FERPA, and FTI
• All employees must adhere to security‑related policies, standards, and procedures, safeguard data, and report suspected loss or theft

Travel

• Travel within the region, state, and nation when appropriate

Tools/Equipment

• Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• May work prolonged or irregular hours, frequent regional travel, occasional statewide travel, and out‑of‑state travel

Mental Demands

• Manage multiple tasks and work cooperatively with others
• Maintain a calm attitude in demanding situations
• Make changes and adapt to various responsibilities on an ongoing basis
• Work with frequent interruptions, tight deadlines, and limited office space

Benefits

• Esc Region 12 provides monetary contributions up to $575 per month for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits
• Employee earns state personal, sick, and vacation leave
• All employees contribute to both the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security retirement programs

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required