Temporary Nutrition & Wellness Specialist (RD Eligible)

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

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