Nutrition and Wellness Specialist

Los Angeles County Office of Education; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) seeks a Nutrition & Wellness Specialist (Temporary) to offer technical assistance, training, and support to Local Education Agencies and schools in Los Angeles County. The role focuses on developing, expanding, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness policies using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.

Requirements include a Registered Dietitian certification (CDR) or CHES preferred, with two years of experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition science, dietetics, health education, human development, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years of experience implementing nutrition, health, or wellness strategies in a pre-K–12 school setting.
• Certified RD with CDR preferred or CHES certification; valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance, training, and support to LEAs and schools to develop, expand, implement, and evaluate WSCC-based health and wellness policies and practices.
• Assist with evaluating program effectiveness and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Decision making

Regulatory navigation

Professional ethics

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Writing

Project management

Cultural proficiency

Using technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition science or related field

Job description

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County.

Nutrition & Wellness Specialist (Temporary)

$7954 to $9854 Monthly $45.71 - $56.63 Hourly

OPPORTUNITY FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

Online applications must be submitted by: 09/21/26 5:00 P.M. (Pacific)

Most temporary positions do not include benefits or paid time off except as provided by law.

This posting is for a temporary assignment opportunity. Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking candidates to fill a temporary assignment for the Nutrition and Wellness Specialist position.

There is currently one 6-month limited-term assignment.

The position requires the incumbent to possess a valid certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

This position provides technical assistance, training, and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools in Los Angeles County to develop, expand, implement, and evaluate health and wellness policies and practices that advances whole child health using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge:

• Principles of nutrition, coordinated school health, local school wellness policies, and federal, state, and county laws and regulations
• Techniques and resources utilized in assessing and evaluating school community health and wellness needs
• Basic budgetary principles
• Principles and techniques of organization and administration
• Applicable state and federal laws and regulations and program procedures and guidelines related to coordinated school health, wellness, and nutrition
• Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements

Competencies:

• Analyzing and Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Legal and Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Involving Others – Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Group Facilitation – Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
• Project Management – Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures

Required Education and Experience

Education: A bachelor’s degree in nutrition science, dietetics, health education, human development, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Experience: Two years of experience implementing nutrition, health, or wellness strategies, intervention, and programs in a pre-k through 12thgrade school setting.

Additional Requirements: Certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) is preferred. A valid California Driver’s License and the availability of private transportation or access to reliable transportation between job sites is required. Some positions in this class may require oral and written skills in a second designated language.

Contact

For information about the assignment, e-mail Janlie Vuong at [e-mail]

Additional Information

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

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