School Nutrition Specialist, Registered Dietitian 

 

Title:  School Nutrition Specialist, Registered Dietitian 

 

Reports to: Director of School Food Services

 

General Description:  

 

Qualifications: 

Education, Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Culinary, Institutional Food Service or related field desired; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• ServSafe certified, Mass allergen certified, SNA of Mass certified or within 6 months of hire

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:   

• Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programing 
• Demonstrated skills of developing and providing nutrition education to students
• Excellent communication: verbal and written communication skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits leadership and professionalism among co-workers, school staff and all stakeholders
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge in the use of technology,proficient skills in MS Office, Google Drive, Canva and all Social Media platforms; willingness to learn new programs.
• Work cooperatively with all stakeholders and with a diverse population
• Valid Driver’s License, use of reliable vehicle

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide nutrition education and design handouts, presentations, display boards, etc., to further educate students and staff regarding nutrition.
• Develop marketing and themed promotions at schools and innovative ways to enhance food quality to generate increased participation
• Coordinate student wellness meetings and ensure the program is up to date with local student wellness policy.
• Conduct student taste tests
• Support district wide green efforts on recycling and composting projects 
• Support the USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program and Northeast Food Program 
• Re-establish working school gardens and indoor growing rack programming 
• Develop relationships with local farms to establish farm-to-school initiatives
• Maintain nutrition analysis software 
• Monitors student allergies and makes accommodations, as needed
• Experience in public speaking, preferably to all age groups
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director

Terms of Employment

• 18 hours per week approx. $55.00 per hour
• This position is not a member of any collective bargaining unit 

 

Applications Process:

All applicants are responsible for providing the following documents:

• Cover letter expressing interest in this position
• Updated resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Copy of college transcript(s)

 

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change).

Non-Discrimination Notice:  Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.


Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.
MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.