Child Nutrition Program Consultant (FFTL)

Description

Kentucky Department of Education employees work to support and improve Kentucky’s public education system so that the nearly 650,000 students attending public schools will have a bright and successful future. KDE offers its employees exciting and rewarding careers supporting Kentucky’s public education system.

In addition to rewarding work, KDE employees enjoy excellent benefits and flexible work opportunities, including telecommuting commensurate with job duties and responsibilities. KDE is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in Kentucky’s public schools and the KDE workforce.

Our mission is to partner with districts, schools, families, students, business and industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

We seek persons of the highest moral character who understand it is a privilege to represent the Kentucky Department of Education and work on behalf of Kentucky’s children. This role represents a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment.

The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Child Nutrition Program Consultant to join our dedicated team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative and procurement compliance reviews for program sponsors of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program to ensure compliance with program regulations.
• Provide consultative services (training and technical assistance) to child nutrition program sponsors.
• Attend staff meetings and other professional development meetings.
• Evaluate and approve sponsor applications for program participation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.

Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.

In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in education, education administration, food service administration, nutrition, home economics or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in education administration, vocational education, food service administration, business administration, nutrition education, social work, family therapy, and/or financial auditing/monitoring or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree OR current certification as a Registered Dietician will substitute for two years of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required education OR additional professional experience in education administration, vocational education, food service administration, business administration, nutrition education, social work, family therapy, and/or financial auditing/monitoring or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office or school setting. Travel is typically required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kathryn McCrystal at kathryn.mccrystal@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D