The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of School and Community Nutrition, Schools Branch, Review Section, has an opening for a Child Nutrition Program Consultant position in Frankfort.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Kentucky Department of Education's Division of School and Community Nutrition (SCN), School Meals Programs Branch, is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Child Nutrition Program Consultant. The consultant will work with school sponsors of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program to ensure that they are in compliance with program regulations. The consultant will be required to conduct program compliance reviews at selected schools and provide technical assistance as needed. The position will also require the individual to work with stakeholders across the state which includes school nutrition directors and other school administrators. The position will also require the individual to travel to school districts in the state and provide direct technical assistance to child nutrition staff. It is the goal of SCN to assist sponsors of the National School Lunch Program to offer nutritious, high-quality meals to students across the state of Kentucky during the school day.
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.
SUBSTITUTION:
EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A master's degree OR current certification as a Registered Dietician will substitute for two years of the required experience.
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.
NOTE: This position is eligible for consideration for a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and approved alternative work scheduling. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means the position is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the positions. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification but is not required to take an examination or be graded through the testing and evaluation process. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
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.
Pay Grade: 15
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,845.56 - $5,169.46
Position Number: 31167889
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries about this position should be directed to: Kathryn McCrystal, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771; Email: Kathryn.mccrystal@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position is February 27, 2025.
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