REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES KAGAWARAN NG EDUKASYON, KULTURA AT ISPORTS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS. UL Complex, Meraico Avenue Pasig, Metro Manita August 1, 1997 pDECS ORDER No. 57, 5. 1997 FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CAREER PROGRESSION SYSTEM FOR MASTER TEACHERS vo: Undersecretaries Assistant Secretaries Regional/Bureau/Center Service Directors Schools Superintendents District Supervisors : Pursuant to Executive Order No. 500 dated March 21, 1978, qualified Master Teacher I/II may now be recommended for reclassification to Master Teacher III/IV on the basis of the criteria given in MEC Order No. 10, s. 1979 (copy inclosed). 2. The number of Master Teacher III positions in each district shall not exceed 25% of the total number of MT I positions. Likewise, the number of MT IV shall not exceed 25% of the present number of MT II positions. The total number of Master Teachers I-IV shall not exceed 10% of the total number of teachers in each district. To illustrate: District A has 120 teachers Present number of: MT I MT IT ma ao na Total: 12 Under this DECS Order: MT I MT IL MT III Mr Iv 1 rem “Quality Education Towards Philippines 2000”a. Corresponding additional guidelines shall be formulated for your guidance in the implementation of this DECS Order. 4. Please be guided accordingly. - i Ricardo T. GLORN Secretary Incl.: As stated Reference: MEC Order: (No. 10, 8. 1979) Allotment: 1-3--(D.0, 50-97) To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subject POLIcy RULES & REGULATIONS ‘TEACHERS(Inclosure to DECS Order Nos 57, 8. 1997) CHETERIA FOR MASTER TEACHER Qloto: A candidate must possess all the qualifications indicated to be considered fer the Master Teacher position.) Master Teachor i 1. Permanent teacher. 2, Bachelor's degree for teachers or equivalent ae provided in Hngna Carta for Teachers. . Yory satisfactory performance rating for the last two years (at least 33 pts.) 4. At least three years sexperience. 5. At Jonst 25 points in leadership and potential (aco at- tached table) or has been a demonstration teacher on the istrict level plus 15 points in leadership and potential, Yagter Toach 1, Master Teacher J (or BSP 1) for at least one yenr. 2, Very satisfactory rating (at least 33 pts.) as Master Teacher I (or BSP I). 3s Nachelor'n dopree for teachers or equivalent ne provided in Mngna Carta for Teachers, plus complution of academic requirenents for Nea, 4, At lonot 30 points in leaderchip, potential, and achieve- Aomonstxation teacher on the division level plus in leadership and votential provided the ac~ or accomplishments Listed for this purpose had not bean credited or used for earlier promotionss Noster Tencher ITT i. Mastor Teacher [Le 2. Mek. in oduention or equiveiant.a -2- ‘The following are considered M.A. equivalent: a. Bachelor's dogree for teacher. or equivalent plua 20 yoars experience and nt least 20 unite for HA. b. Bachelor's degree for teacher or equivalent plun at least 20 graduate unite and at least 18 credit allowances (See table of credit allowances.) Very satisfactory performance rating (at least 35 ptse) ag Master Toacher II. At least 45 pointe in leadership, potential and achievement provided the activities or acconplich- nents cited for this purpose had not beon creditod for an earlier promotions Master Teachor iV 1 2 Master Teacher IIT ‘At least an M.A. in Kducation, MAT, or N.Bd. Outstanding performance rating as Master Teacher III. At least 60 points in leadership, potential, and achievenents provided the accomplishments and achievements cited for thie purpose had not been credited for an earlier promotion.