Special Needs School Nutrition Teacher
とくべつしえんがっこうえいようきょうゆ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Special Needs School Teachers
Summary
A specialist in special needs schools who manages school lunches, provides nutrition guidance, and conducts food education tailored to the disability characteristics of children and students.
Description
Special needs school nutrition teachers develop and implement nutrition plans tailored to the developmental stages and health conditions of each child and student with disabilities. They create school lunch menus, guide cooking staff, handle allergy management, and perform hygiene management to provide safe and balanced meals. Additionally, they support overall dietary habits through food education guidance in classrooms and nutrition consultations for parents and school staff. Utilizing knowledge of special needs education, they are required to provide meal guidance aligned with individual support plans.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates and personnel shortages, the mandatory placement of nutrition teachers is progressing, and the demand for specialized nutrition support is increasing in special needs schools as well. In the future, efficiency through ICT utilization and the ability to respond to diverse needs will be required.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Excellent observation skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time Regular Staff / Part-time Lecturer / Private School Employment / Public School Employment
Career Path
Nutrition Teacher (Novice) → Chief Nutrition Teacher → Education Board Nutrition Teacher → School Operations Manager → School Food Service Manager
Required Skills
Allergy Management / Basic Knowledge of Special Needs Education / Food Hygiene Management / Nutrition Plan Creation / School Lunch Management
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Parent Correspondence) / Communication Skills Training / Food Education Guidance (ICT Utilization) / Hygiene Management Qualification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because support tailored to the disability characteristics of each child and student is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes are not permitted in allergy management, nutritional balance, and hygiene management. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to smoothly share information and provide guidance with children and students, school staff, and parents. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to systematically plan and manage school lunch menus and cooking schedules. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with teachers and cooking staff to carry out tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Dietitian License
- Nutrition Teacher License
Aliases
- Special Needs School Nutrition Instructor
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