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Iredell-Statesville School District

Director of School Nutrition

Iredell-Statesville School District, Statesville, North Carolina, United States, 28625


Position Type:Administration/Director

Date Posted:10/23/2024

Location:Iredell-Statesville Schools - Child Nutrition

Date Available:01/02/2025

Closing Date:11/08/2024NATURE OF WORKAn employee in this class is responsible for the administration of the Federally-assisted School Nutrition Programs within Iredell-Statesville Schools (I-SS). The School Nutrition Programs include the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the After School Snack/Meal Programs, the Summer Nutrition Programs, and other programs and discretionary grant opportunities available through the US Department of Agriculture. Work is directed through the interpretation and implementation of Federal and State law, policies, regulations, and guidance established by the US Department of Agriculture, the NC General Assembly, the NC Department of Public Instruction, and the State Board of Education, as well as policies specific to I-SS. This employee exercises considerable discretionary judgment and analysis in problem identification and resolution, as well as in the management of human and financial resources. The employee receives general direction from the I-SS Superintendent or other designated administrator for operational and/or support services and works directly with the I-SS Chief Financial Officer. The School Nutrition Director oversees the School Nutrition Program on behalf of the I-SS Board of Education, serving as the chief administrator for the School Food Authority (SFA). This position directly supervises School Nutrition personnel, including central office staff, supervisors, accountants/bookkeepers, data management personnel, school nutrition managers, and support staff, and is a key member of I-SS leadership.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

Personnel ManagementPrepares/modifies position descriptions as needed to reflect changing scope of workInterviews candidates for employmentMakes hiring decisions on behalf of the LEA/SFAOversees preparation of required documents for personnel decisionsDirectly manages personnel within the School Nutrition ProgramDevelops/Implements a system of employee performance management; recognizes outstanding performance when indicated and takes appropriate personnel action as required to redirect poor performanceInitiates corrective or disciplinary action as established by the LEAMaintains appropriate personnel recordsFacilitates routine staff meetings to keep employees apprised of expectationsAssesses and documents professional development needs for all School Nutrition staffDevelops, implements and evaluates professional development for staffEnsures all staff participate in minimum professional development activities as required by USDA Professional StandardsDocuments professional development activities for all staffEstablishes staffing formula for schools to ensure optimal productivityBalances labor and food costs to promote operational success and fiscal solvency.Financial Management and Recordkeeping/Reporting

Projects annual operating budget and manages the budget on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basisReports budgetary status to the local Board of Education on a periodic basisDevelops, implements and monitors internal controls to ensure financial accountability and program integrityEstablishes inventory management and control systemsProjects operating costs based on actual food/labor costs and manages accordinglyProjects revenues and expenditures routinely to effectively manage the budget; compares projected revenues and expenditures to measure the achievement of targetsPrepares justification for budget requests in accordance with district policiesRecommends meal and a la carte sales pricesTracks revenues and expenditures by object codes and reports semi-annually via the State's Financial Management Reporting SystemImplements and monitors a reliable system of cash management consistent with Federal and State requirementsOversees payment of invoices in an accurate and timely mannerMaintains fixed asset inventory and dispenses of equipment in accordance with State and local policyPrepares financial reports as required and as requestedRetains appropriate financial and participation recordsPurchasing and Contracting

Develops and revises (as needed) the district's School Nutrition Program procurement plan and ensures the plan is consistent with Federal, State and local procurement regulations and policiesDevelops and enforces a School Nutrition Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest statement/policy for School Nutrition PersonnelDevelops formal (Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposal) and informal (Request for Quotes) procurement documents for all goods and services purchased using Federal funds, including food, supplies, equipment, technology/technology services and other items/services; purchasing method is based on the district'ssmall purchase thresholdEstablishes clear and ethical proposal/bid evaluation criteria and uses written criteria to award contracts to vendors.Makes recommendations to the Board of Education for Contractors for the School Nutrition ProgramImplements a system to monitor the Terms and Conditions of contracts to assess and document contractor complianceOversees quality control/testing of all products used in the School Nutrition programConducts Competitive Negotiations with potential vendors as neededEnforces the SFA's Procurement Code of Ethics to ensure integrity in the procurement process and prevent potential conflicts of interestNutrition Standards and Food Systems Management

Establishes, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures for quality standards and quantity controlProvides leadership in developing formulation blueprints following USDA guidelinesEnsures production records are completed accurately each day in each school within the districtPlans menus for breakfast, lunch, snack, summer and catering programsEnsures meals and/or snacks served to students meet USDA requirements, while appealing also to studentsEstablishes quality control procedures to ensure high quality school meals programPlans/oversees special events/catering as requested by the districtCollaborates with the Student Support Team to address individual students' therapeutic nutrition needs as defined through the student's medical statement, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 PlanCompliance

Ensures compliance with Federal laws, State General Statutes, policies of the NC State Board of Education and policies/priorities, procedures of the NC Department of Public Instruction and the local Board of EducationOversees a system of benefits issuance that reflects Federal policy and ensures meal benefits are issued only to those eligible as prescribed by lawAdministers the School Nutrition Program(s) a manner that protects and preserves the civil rights, dignity and self-esteem of all studentsEnsures an accurate meal counting/claiming system throughout the districtDevelops, implements and monitors the district's mandated Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan and ensures each school is inspected at least quarterly by the local Department of HealthContributes to the nutrition services and nutrition education components of the district's local wellness policy'; serves as part of the district's School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)Conducts routine on-site reviews of all facilities operated by the district; documents findings and implements/documents immediate site-based corrective actionsImplements Corrective Action when needed to address any deficiencies identified within the district's School Nutrition ProgramMonitors the district's Annual Agreement with the NC Department of Public Instruction/State Board of Education to ensure the district is in compliance with the provisions of the legally-binding AgreementInforms district/school officials of School Nutrition policies and procedures where such policies involve other programs/personnelMonitors the district's use of Federal School Nutrition funds to ensure they are used only for allowable purposesEquipment/Facility Management

Evaluates and projects facility and equipment needs for the School Nutrition Program; establishes an annual equipment repair/replacement system to allow for capital equipment investmentsCoordinates maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities with internal and external sourcesConducts follow-up on completed repairs and maintenanceApproves architectural plans for new facilities and/or renovations related to School Nutrition operationsMarketing and Public Relations

Develops social marketing plans to involve students, parents, school personnel and community partners in the district's School Nutrition ProgramSeeks and responds to student, parent, media, community and other concerns and suggestionsMaintains relationships with community agencies and collaborates to achieve mutual goalsPrepares appropriate newsletters, news releases, brochures and social media to inform, involve and engage the community in various School Nutrition initiativesRepresents the district's School Nutrition programKeeps other district officials and the Board of Education informed about the challenges and opportunities associated with the School Nutrition ProgramKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong leadership and program management skillsThorough knowledge of food systems management, including human resource management, financial management, procurement, food safety, program accountability, and complianceThorough knowledge of the principles of optimal nutrition as applied to students in I-SSKnowledge of Federal and State regulations, and I-SS-specific policies, related to the operation of the School Nutrition ProgramConsiderable knowledge of fiscal control and budget management practicesConsiderable knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing the procurement of food, supplies, equipment, technology, and services in the School Nutrition ProgramKnowledge of personnel management practicesKnowledge of principles of adult learningWorking knowledge of facility/equipment maintenance proceduresAbility to develop and provide professional development and continuing education programs for School Nutrition and other I-SS personnelAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain positive working relationships within I-SS and the broader community

RECOMMENDED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEA college degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, human environmental sciences, business administration, or a related field is preferred but not required. Applicants with a combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered. At least five years of experience in nutrition and food systems management in a commercial or institutional setting, including two years at the management or administrative level, is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.