2019 DepEd Guidelines for Master Teacher

Promotion
DepEd Order No. 29, s. 2002 (Merit Selection Plan of the Department of Education (DepEd)) clearly states that it
is the policy of the department to strictly adhere to the principles of merit, competence, fitness, and equality, and
that the selection and promotion of employees shall always be based on their relative qualifications and competence
to perform die duties and responsibilities of the position.

To achieve this objective, various issuances were issued by the Department of Education for the selection,
promotion, and appointment of various levels of position available in the department. For School Heads, DepEd
Order No. 42, s. 2007 was established; while for other Other-Teaching, Related-Teaching and Non-Teaching
positions, DepEd Order No. 66, s. 2007 is being utilized. On the other hand, various references are being used in
the selection and promotion of Master Teacher position, such as MEC Order No. 10, s 1979, MEC Order No. 29,
s 1979, and DECS Order No. 70, s. 1988.

General Guidelines for Master Teacher Promotion

1. Only those who are actually teaching shall be considered for Master teacher position. This includes teachers
who besides assuming special assignments have regular teaching loads.
2. Positions for Master Teacher (MT) shall be allotted proportionally on the basis of number of teachers. The
number for the division shall likewise be distributed proportionally among all districts.
3. An allotment of one (1) MT position per subject area for at least 5-7 teachers should be the basis in the
secondary level (DECS Order No. 70, s. 1998)
4. If there are not enough qualified teachers in the district to fill the number of MT position allotted to it, the
positions may be filled by a qualified teacher from other districts; provided, however, that such teacher
shall serve in the district where the MT position have been allotted.

Basic Qualifications for Master Teacher I

1. Permanent teacher (with Teacher Eligibility)
2. Bachelor’s degree for teacher or Bachelor’s degree with 18 professional units in Education, and 18 units
for MA in Education or its equivalent
3. At least Very Satisfactory (VS) Performance rating for the last three (3) rating periods.
4. At least three (3) years’ experience as Teacher III.
5. Have at least 25 points in leadership, potential and Accomplishments OR has been demonstration teacher
in the District level plus 15 points earned under Leadership, Potential and Accomplishment.

Basic Qualification for Master Teacher II

1. Master Teacher I for at least one (1) year.
2. Bachelor’s Degree for teachers or Bachelor’s degree with 18 professional units in Education; 24 units for
Master’s Degree in Education or its equivalent.
3. Very Satisfactory (VS) performance rating as Master Teacher I and/or aggregate VS rating for the last three
(3) rating periods.
4. Have at least 30 points in leadership, Potential and Accomplishment OR has been a demonstration teacher
in the Division Level plus 20 points earned under leadership, Potential and Accomplishment.
Documents to be submitted by the candidate
1. CSC Form 212 (Revised 2017)
2. Updated Service Record
3. Transcript of Records (TOR)/ Special Order
4. Performance Rating for the last three rating periods
5. Eligibility Rating
6. Copy of latest approved appointment
7. Documents relevant to the position applied for (MEC Order No. 10, s 1979)
8. Copy of school Program indicating the number of teaching load.
9. Omnibus Certification of authenticity and veracity signed by the applicant

Clarification as to Credit points per Criterion

A. LEADERSHIP, POTENTIAL AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
а. Introduced any of the following which has been adopted or used by the school or district – 20 points

1. All claims for criterion “a” shall be supported with proofs/evidences for validation where applicable or to
attest to utilization, usefulness or effectiveness.
2. The project proposal shall be supported by evidence of data, data analysis in indicators and the terminal
report shall contain statistical results.
3. The project should have been acknowledged/noted/endorsed by the school head/education program
Supervisor (specific area) and duly recommended and approved by the Assistant School Division
Superintendent and School Division Superintendent respectively.
4. Each claim shall be supported with an approved project proposal and a terminal report after project
completion.
5. A certification should be given by the School Head/ PSDS on the project utilization, usefulness or
effectiveness and should be corroborated by at least 5 teachers to attest to the veracity of the claim
6. Any one (1) of the following shall be given 20 points. For group claims, the points shall be divided equally
among the proponents.
1. Curriculum or Instructional Materials
1. Instructional Materials content and development and its effect after implementation shall
require supporting evidences of data, data analysis and/ or statistical validation.
2. Effective Teaching Technique or Strategies
1. This may be a developed intervention program/ technique/ strategies based on a result of a
research finding.
3. Simplification of work as in reporting system, records keeping, etc. or procedures in cost reduction.
1. This maybe a result of a Continuous Improvement (CI) project, a research findings or an
offshoot of results of comparative studies.
4. A worthwhile Income-Generating Project (IGP) for pupils given recognition by higher officials in
the division.
1. The IGP shall be for the learners
2. The IGP shall have been sustained or in existence for at least two (2) consecutive years
with a minimum Net Income of P5,000.00
3. The terminal report shall include among others how the income was generated, how much
was generated, where the income were used.
4. Fund-raising activities are not considered as Income-Generating Project.

b. Served as Subject Coordinator or Grade level chairman for at least one (1) year, or as adviser of school
publication and not considered part of the regular teaching load ~ 12 points
 1. Claims for coordinatorship/chairmanship/advisorship must be supported with documentary evidences such
as:
1. Official designation signed by the school head with term of reference and annotation or statement
that such coordinatorship/chairmanship is outside his/her regular teaching load
2. Action Plan and Accomplishment Report duly noted/certified by the School Head corroborated by
at least 5 teachers.
2. Subject Coordinatorship/Chairmanship must be at least (1) year while advisorship must be at least two (2)
years. Such assignments are not considered as part of teaching load. A copy of the school program shall be
submitted as supporting document.
3. For school paper advisers, there should be at least one (1) publication per year printed or mimeographed
with the name of the candidate indicated as adviser.

c. Served as Chairman of a Special Committee such as Curriculum Study Committee to prepare

Instructional Materials, Committee to prepare School Programs and discharged the work efficiently -12
points

1. Curriculum Study Committee may include work on Intervention or Enhancement Program in the different
learning areas, assessment, monitoring and evaluation.
2. Committee to prepare instructional materials may include development of Instructional Materials,
Development of assessment tools, questionnaires and test materials and quality assurance of instructional
materials.
3. Committee to Prepare School Program may include preparation of school/ grade/ year/ Teacher Program
of work schedule; and special educational programs created in support to the different DepEd (CO/RO/DO)
program which aim to improve school performance.
4. Supporting documents shall be:
1. A designation as chairman of the committee
2. A committee Report/Accomplishment Report
3. Copy of project/Committee output/ Program
4. Certification by the school head and corroboration of at least 5 teachers of the school