Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
2/13/2024
Location:
Central Office
Date Available:
09/01/2024
Please upload a cover letter and resume
Site: Central Office
Position Title: School Nutrition Director
Reports To: Superintendent
This position is officially available on 9/1/2024; a recommendation to hire a candidate may be made to start earlier than 9/1/2024.
Primary Function: To organize and direct the School Nutrition Program to provide quality foodservice in a cost effective manner.
Requirements:
Educational Level: Masters Degree.
Certification/Licensing: Georgia certification, SCHOOL NUTRITION DIRECTOR (P-12) [FLD729] please see below for certification requirements if not certified by the professional standards commission.
Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to deal with multiple tasks, computer competence, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties.
Salary: GA Certified Salary Schedule, 12 month, Director’s Responsibility Supplement
The School Nutrition Director certificate allows individuals to serve as School Nutrition Director in grades P-12.
Qualifications for a Standard Professional certificate include:
Completion of a School Nutrition Director certification approved program at the master’s degree level or higher.
An applicant may qualify for a Provisional certificate in School Nutrition Director if he/she does not hold a Georgia educator certificate and meets the following requirements:
A bachelor’s degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution;
Employment by a Georgia LUA.
A Georgia LUA may request a Non-Renewable Professional certificate if the educator meets one of the following options:
Holding a valid, professional GA certificate in any field at a level 4 or higher and is assigned out-of-field. This certificate is issued for 3 years.
Holding an expired GA Clear Renewable or Standard Professional School Nutrition Director certificate but not meeting renewal requirements. This certificate is issued for 1 year.
For more information about the field of School Nutrition Director, please click here to read the applicable Certification Rule. https://www.gapsc.com/Rules/Current/Certification/505-2-.145.pdf
Approved PSC Program
https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/graduate-sndcp
The program typically requires 19 hours of courses in nutrition, nutrition education, school nutrition program management and research methods. Other requirements include ServSafe® Food Safety and Food Allergen Certifications and completion of a 500-hour field experience, met via concurrent employment. A Master's degree in a closely related field from a GaPSC-approved accredited institution is also required before being recommended for certification.
The Department of Nutritional Sciences offers an online Master’s degree which is well suited for those who are pursuing School Nutrition Director certification. Please visit our website for information about the online Master’s of Science, Community Nutrition.
1.Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
2.Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of internet and email as applicable to job
responsibilities.
3.Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of other computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
4.Demonstrates appropriate verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
5.Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues; adheres to cultural diversity guidelines, and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
6.Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
7.Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
8.Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
9.Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in the operations of an organized, modern, updated and efficient operation.
10.Participates in professional organizations, workshops and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
11.Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
12.Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style.
13.Supervises and evaluates all assigned personnel.
14.Prepares long- and short-term goals for area of responsibility.
15.Communicates vision/mission to school personnel as appropriate.
16.Reports to superintendent about status of programs.
17.Makes recommendations of appropriate actions and alternatives to the superintendent.
18.Keeps abreast of changes in rules and regulations of the Georgia Board of Education and state and federal laws concerning area of responsibility.
19.Keeps abreast of current trends and developments concerning area of responsibility.
20.Establishes and manages the budget for each program component.
21.Monitors compliance with policies and laws concerning area of responsibility.
22.Ensures department expenditures are within approved limits.
23.Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
23.Demonstrates loyalty to the school, school system and administrators.
24.Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
25.Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent.
26.Guides the evolution of the SNP and promotes the vision with employees and school communities.
27.Controls the procurement of all SNP food, supplies, equipment and services to ensure compliance with SNP standards, budget guidelines, and federal and district purchasing policy.
28.Directs SNP staff development, including training for management, assistants, managers, and cashiers.
29.Interprets program regulations to system level administrators, SNP staff, principals and school communities.
30.Establishes and communicates SNP policies/procedures to ensure program compliance with Board Policies, county/state/federal laws and regulations through annual updates to SNP managers/cashiers manuals.
31.Maintains SNP records and reports following local, site and federal regulations.
32.Assists in the planning and design of new school kitchens and cafeterias.
33.Formulates and analyzes data on existing kitchens to ensure effective use of District funds for facility renovation and replacement of equipment.
34.Plans and implements SNP automation in collaboration with district technology staff.