The Department of Education (DepEd) is working with three other government agencies to create a career path for public school teachers. Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said on July 24 that the move aims to address a long-standing complaint from teachers.
Angara said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the plan in principle. The DepEd is now finalizing the details with the Professional Regulation Commission, the Department of Budget and Management, and the Commission on Higher Education.
“So, (President Marcos) has, I believe, approved some form, in principle at least, the career progression of our teachers because that has been a long-term complaint of our teachers,” Angara said during a post-SONA forum in Pasay City.
Teachers will have two career tracks to choose from: teaching or administration. Angara said the new system will give teachers something to look forward to and help retain them in the profession.
“Sometimes our teachers get pirated for better opportunities because it takes some time for them to be promoted. So, this one gives them something to look forward to a career track,” he said.
Angara also expects the new system to improve teacher performance. “It’s something which will encourage and incentivize our teachers, and we really expect a growth performance because of these innovations and development which the President has approved,” he said.
Aside from career progression, the DepEd is also working to improve teacher training through the Teacher Education Council (TEC). The agency aims to equip teachers with the latest teaching methods.
Angara said the TEC is a body created by Congress two years ago. The DepEd is currently finalizing its organizational structure and staffing pattern.
