Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 3

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Southern suburbs

**Reference**:1488165

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1**:Provide evidence of high-level organisational, written, and communication skills in a team environment and the ability to prioritise tasks to work within specified timelines.

**SC2**:Demonstrate ability to prepare materials for scientific experiments in biology, chemistry, & physics in accordance with curriculum requirements.

**SC3**:Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position

**SC4**:Demonstrate capacity to show initiative in the provision of a broad range of support to teachers and students as required in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice & school policy.

**SC5**: Demonstrated commitment to, and experience in inclusive education and a capacity to work with the school community to develop a school culture which celebrates diversity and inclusivity.

**Role**:

- Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
- Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
- The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with mínimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
- This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
- An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

**Responsibilities**:

- Typical responsibliities include
- Preparation and setup of equipment for classes
- Clear away equipment and materials after use and check that they are maintained in a safe, clean and ready to use condition
- Maintaining supplies of PPE ¿and ensuring the regular washing/dry cleaning of lab coats
- Trialling of experiments when required
- Advise and assist teachers/student teachers when choosing and running practical activities
- Perform routine clerical and administration duties as required
- Liaise with service providers when necessary
- Maintain accurate records of stock
- Maintain equipment in and out of the classroom and advise the Science Domain Leader of equipment that is in need of maintenance
- Ordering and collection of materials and equipment from outside the College
- Assist with the cleaning and maintenance of the Science rooms, breakout room and preparation areas
- Participation in and assisting with whole school activities, including Science.
- Assistance with camps as required
- Organise laboratory equipment and materials for science classes, trialling experiments and suggesting alternative technical methods as appropriate.
- Maintain an equitable system of laboratory equipment and materials distribution across all science classes.
- Maintain science storage and preparation areas in an organised fashion and in accordance with Health and Safety Guidelines, ensuring that these areas are secure from unauthorised access.
- Maintain adequate supplies of chemicals, biological supplies and other equipment and materials.
- Prepare chemical solutions, dissection materials and other labora