Nutrition Specialist

Ventura Unified School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District seeks an itinerant nutrition/health educator for 24 hours per week, 183 days per year, serving as a technical resource and presenter for students and staff.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field with internship and at least one year in school food service, plus a Valid Food Safety Manager Certification and California driver's license.

Salary placement and education incentives are described in the bulletin; benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, business administration or related field with an internship.
• One year of experience in a school food service operation.
• Experience in menu planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Teach, plan, coordinate and monitor nutrition, cooking, garden, agricultural, and health education activities for students and staff.
• Provide in-class presentations to students and training to personnel on healthy eating habits.
• Coordinate communications and serve as a health and nutrition resource.

Skills

Health education

Nutrition education

Communication

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, business administration or related field

Job description

To fill a current vacancy 24 hours per week (M, T, Th 2:00pm-6:00pm and W.F 12:00pm - 6:00pm), 183 days per year Itinerant Position with Expanded Learning, and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. The established list will remain in effect for one year.

Please read this job bulletin in its entirely for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. [phone]. It is a voice mail system, please leave your name and number, they will return your call within 2 hours.

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please click or visit the Classified Human Resources Office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, teach, plan, coordinate and monitor nutrition, cooking, garden, agricultural and health education activities for students and staff; provide in‑classroom presentations to students and training to personnel to encourage healthy and nutritional eating habits; coordinate communications and serve as a technical resource concerning health and nutrition.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Requires any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, business administration or a related field including completion of an internship program, and one year experience in a school food service operation including some experience in menu planning and analysis

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Food Safety Manager Certification; employees must fulfill certification requirement within the first six (6) months of the probationary period. Valid California driver's license.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination process may be comprised of multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description.

NEW HIRES – INITIAL SALARY PLACEMENT

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

• Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)
• Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position) To be considered for advanced salary placement upon hire transcripts and/or diploma must be provided

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six‑month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

PROMOTIONAL AND/OFF TRANSFER CANDIDATES

will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

EDUCATION INCENTIVES

All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

• AA/AS = 2.50%
• BA/BS = 4.00%
• MA/MS = 5.00%
• Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%
• Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly

BENEFITS

Please click the Benefits tab above or visit Classified Human Resources for a description of benefits offered.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

• Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
• The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
• Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
• All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
• Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410).