DietitianNutritionist
DietitianNutritionist
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Job Title: DietitianDepartment: Nutrition ServicesReports to: Director of Nutrition Services or DesigneeLocation: Lawrence Public Schools Nutrition Services DepartmentJob Type: FullTimeWelcome to Lawrence Public SchoolsLawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school college and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standardsbased rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21stcentury skills accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.Position Summary:The Dietitian will play a key role in supporting student health and wellness by ensuring that all meals served across the district meet state and federal nutrition guidelines. Reporting to the Director of Nutrition Services the Dietitian will work collaboratively with food service staff nurses parents and students to develop and implement meal programs that address diverse dietary needs promote healthy eating habits and align with the districts wellness initiatives.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assess and manage the dietary needs of students with allergies medical conditions or other special dietary requirements. Communicate with staff medical professionals and parents regarding foodbased substitutes for students with disabilities or allergies. Collaborate with school nurses and educators to support student health through nutrition education. Assist in the evaluation and selection of food products to ensure compliance with school nutrition standards. Monitor nutritional compliance of school meals and analyze participation trends. Support the implementation of the District Wellness Policy and serve as a member and/or Chairperson of the Wellness Committee. Provide professional development to food service personnel on nutrition special diets and food safety standards. Promote sustainability and wellness by supporting efforts to reduce food waste. Maintain accurate documentation and participate in audits and regulatory reviews as required. Provide outreach and education to students staff and families on balanced nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Be available to support nurses and staff with immediate food or healthrelated concerns as needed.Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Strong understanding of nutrition science dietetics and USDA school meal regulations. Experience with medical diets food allergies and special dietary accommodations. Proficiency in nutrition analysis tools and meal planning software. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Strong organizational and problemsolving abilities. Experience in school or public health nutrition preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelors degree in Dietetics Nutrition or a related field. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential preferred. Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Dietitian in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Experience with school nutrition programs or wellness initiatives is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Proficiency in English; bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Equal Opportunity EmployerLawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.Pay Range$75000$85000 NonDiscrimination StatementLawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information disability or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations.All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.
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