Project L.E.A.N. (Linking Education, Activity & Nutrition) Nutrition Ed

Project L.E.A.N. (Linking Education, Activity & Nutrition) Nutrition Education/Coordinator (PreK-12 Students) VBESPA - 195 Days

• JobID: 1452

Position Type:
Support Staff/Specialized Support Staff

Date Posted:
2/25/2022

Location:
Van Buren ISD and Local Districts

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Title:
Project L.E.A.N. (Linking Education, Activity & Nutrition) Nutrition Education/Coordinator (PreK-12 Students) VBESPA - 195 Days

Term:
This is a one-year federal grant position with a strong history of successful renewal

Reports to:
Administrator for Business Development & Partnerships

Location of Work:
Southwest Michigan Region

Starting Date:
As soon as possible

Rate of Pay:
Placement on the current specialized pay rate

Hours to Work:
7 hours per day

Classification:
Specialized

Job Goal(s):
The overall job goal of the Project L.E.A.N. Nutrition EducationCoordinator is to work with PreK-12 eligible students and their families to make healthier lifestyle choices by 1) increasing their consumption of fruits and vegetables, whole grain and fat-free or low-fat dairy products, 2) increasing their physical daily activity and 3) balancing their caloric intake and output.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor or Associates Degree in child development, social work,education, nutrition or other health related field preferred

Work Experience:

Experience in education, nutrition or other health related fields with a focus on Pre-K-12 children and their families.

Skills:

Ability to work collaboratively with community partners

Ability to work with at-risk populations.

Communication skills relative to writing, recording, verbal and computing

Ability to keep timely and accurate records

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Dependability skills as reflected by assuming ownership for assigned job goals and responsibilities

Interpersonal skills that will enhance positive relationships with students and their families

Fluency in Spanish (oral and written) is desired

Essential Job Functions:
Implement a healthy lifestyle curriculum which includes educational lessons, cooking demonstrations and physical fitness activities.

Ensure curriculum content is consistent with current dietary guidance and utilize research-based nutrition information and behavioral-based strategies.

Collaborate with project evaluators to develop and implement an evaluation plan consistent with documented outcomes.

Ensure activities are delivered to the eligible.

Maintain a system to document attendance and program contacts.

Cross collaborate with other agencies and community partners.

Work with community partners to develop and implement policy, systems and environmental changes that promote healthy lifestyle changes.

Monitor effectiveness of the program through staff, site and program participant evaluation.

Travel frequently, locally and occasionally within the State.

Participate in family, community and special events consistent with the scope of the program and community outreach initiatives.

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule. (Curriculum development and delivery may involve early morning, evening and weekend responsibilities.)

Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and duties as necessary to accomplish the goals of Project L.E.A.N.

Regular and reliable, in person attendance.

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with the Internet, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.

Position is open until filled.

It is the policy of the Van Buren Intermediate School District that no discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Inquiries regarding the non discrimination policies should be directed to Barbara Matthews, Director of Finance & Operations or Katy Holverstott, Director of Special Education, 490 S. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064, 269-674-8091.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: One location