MASTER TEACHERS

Implementing Rules and Regulations

The following procedure is suggested in selecting

candidates:

 Wide publicity – particularly the criteria

 School Principals and Division Supervisors should

be asked to submit to the district committee the
names of candidates for MT together with the
supporting papers
MEC ORDER 10, S. 1979 & MEC ORDER NO. 29, S. 1979
MASTER TEACHERS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following procedure is suggested in selecting candidates:

 The tentative list of MT candidates in the district

should be posted in all schools so that any teacher
who feels she deserves to be on the list but has
not been included, may request inclusion of her
name provided supporting papers can be
presented to justify the claim;
MASTER TEACHERS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following procedure is suggested in selecting candidates:

 The district selection committee shall go over

the papers of the candidates and submit to the
Division Committee the names of those
recommended for MT position, listing the
names according to rank.

The District Committee shall certify that the

candidates meet the requirements and the
supporting documents are authentic.
MASTER TEACHERS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following procedure is suggested in selecting candidates:

1. The Division Committee will rank all candidates

from the districts and shall recommend to the SDS
the nominees in accordance with the number
allotted.
MASTER TEACHERS: IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Only teachers who are actually teaching shall

be considered for MT position. (Teachers with
regular teaching loads .)

2. Candidates must possess all the qualifications

specified to be considered for MT position.
CRITERIA FOR MASTER TEACHER I:
1. Permanent teacher;
2. Bachelor’s Degree for Teachers or equivalent as provided
in Magna Carta for Teachers;
3. Very Satisfactory performance rating for the last two (2)
years (at least 33 pts.);
4. At least 3 years teaching experience;
5. At least 25 points in leadership and potential or has been a
demonstration teacher in the district level plus 15 points in
leadership and potential.
• CRITERIA FOR MASTER TEACHER II:
1. Master Teacher I for at least one (1)
year;
2. Very Satisfactory performance rating
for the last two (2) years (at least 33
pts.) as MT I;
3. Bachelor’s Degree for Teachers or
equivalent as provided in Magna Carta
for Teachers plus completion of
academic requirements for M.A.;
Criteria for Master Teacher II:

4. At least 30 points in leadership,

potential and achievement, or
demonstration teacher in the in the
division level plus 20 points in leadership
and potential provided the activities or
accomplishments listed for this purpose
had not been credited or used for earlier
promotions.
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS:
Per DECS Order No. 70, s. 1988, Revised Policy on MTs for
Secondary Schools,
a. Secondary Head Teachers who desire to move
as Master Teachers may be shifted as soon as
items for Master Teachers are available.
b. When shifting from Secondary Head Teacher
to Master Teacher in secondary schools,
corresponding ranking of all master teachers
with their subject area of specialization
should be considered.
Per DECS Order No. 70, s. 1988, Revised Policy on MTs
for Secondary Schools,
c. An allotment of at least one master
teacher position per subject area with at
least 5-7 teachers should be the basis for
granting master teacher positions.

d. Shifting from one stream to the other is

allowed only once.
 SAMPLE FORM
EVALUATION SHEET FOR MASTER TEACHER I

NAME OF TEACHER ______________________ DISTRICT ________________

ELIGIBILITY ______________________ PERFORMANCE RATING __________
DEGREE ________________________ TEACHING EXPERIENCE ___________

LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND ACCOMPLISMENT

A. Introduced any of the following which has been
(20 points, for
adopted or used by the school or district given any one of the
recognition by higher officials in the division. items)

1. Curriculum or instructional materials.

2. Effective teaching techniques or strategies.
3. Simplification of work as in reporting system, record-
keeping, etc., or procedures that resulted in cost reduction.
4. A worthwhile income generating project for pupils.
_____________
B. 1. Served as a subject coordinator or grade chairman
for at least 1 year; or (12
points)
2. Adviser of a school publication or any special
organization like dramatic club, glee club,
etc., and discharged such assignment
satisfactorily for at least 2 years provided
such services are in addition to and not
considered part of regular teaching load. __________

C. Served as chairman of special committee such as:

(12 points)
1. Curriculum study committee.
2. Committee to prepare instructional
materials.
3. Committee to prepare school program
and discharge the work efficiently. ___________
D. 1. Initiated or headed an educational research (12 points)
activity duly approved by educational
authorities, either for improvement of
instruction, community development , or
teachers’ welfare. __________
2. As a participant to such activity (7 points)

E. 1. Coordinator of community project or activity

(12 points)
or a program of another Agency or
coordinator of rural service improvement
activity in a community such as feeding,
nutrition, agro-industrial fairs, etc. for
at least 2 years. ___________

2. As a participant to such activity (7 points)

F. Organized, managed an in-service activity (12 points)
or other similar activities, for at least on
school level. ____________

(10 points)
G. Meritorious achievement such as:
(Maximum of 10 points) ____________
1. Trainor or coach to contestants who received
prizes, commendations, or any form of recognition.

POINTS ACCORDING TO LEVEL /RANK

Contest
National level 10
Regional level 5
Division level 3
POINTS ACCORDING TO LEVEL /RANK
2. Athletic coach of athletes or teams who won prizes as follows:

Contest
National level 10
Regional level 5
Division level 3
District 1

3. Coordinator ofContest
Boy Scout or Girl Scout activities:
National level 10
Regional level 5
Division level 3
District 1
H. Authorship (10 points for a book and 1 point
for each article provided they are on __________
education.)
Sole authorship 10 points
Co-authorship 5 points
Article (per article) 1 point

I. Demonstration Teaching __________

TOTAL POINTS EARNED __________

Division Screening Committee:

1. Chairman: _____________________
2. Member: _______________________
3. Member: _______________________

Conforme:
_______________________________________
 POINTS ACCORDING TO LEVEL RANKS
National Level Contest
First Place 10 points Sixth place 5
Second Place 9 points Seventh place 4
Third Place 8 points Eight place 3
Fourth Place 7 points Ninth place 2
Fifth Place 6 points Tenth place 1

Regional Level Contest

First Place 5 points Fourth place 2
Second Place 4 points Fifth place 1
Third Place 3 points
Division Level Contest
First Place 3 points Fourth place 1.5
Second Place 2.5 points Fifth place 1
Third Place 2 points

District/ Zonal Level Contest

First Place 1 points Fourth place .25
Second Place .75 Fifth place .15
Third Place .50

Adopted in DO Isabela