Job Description
Public School Teacher prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an assigned school. Develops and implements grade appropriate course work to meet the academic of children in a K-12 classroom setting. Being a Public School Teacher evaluates and monitors student's performance. Assesses and documents students' progress. Additionally, Public School Teacher participates in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for specific students. May participate in implementing special programs for students. May supervise teaching assistants. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the principal. May require certification. The Public School Teacher gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Public School Teacher typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)
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Monthly Basic Salary of Public School Teachers in the Philippines
Position | Salary Grade | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Teacher I | 11 | 18,549 | 20,179 | 20,754 |
Teacher II | 12 | 19,940 | 22,149 | 22,938 |
Teacher III | 13 | 21,436 | 24,224 | 25,232 |
Master Teacher I | 18 | 31,351 | 38,085 | 40,637 |
Master Teacher II | 19 | 33,859 | 42,009 | 45,269 |
Master Teacher III | 20 | 36,567 | 47,037 | 51,155 |
Master Teacher IV | 21 | 39,493 | 52,554 | 57,805 |
Head Teacher I | 13 | 21,436 | 24,224 | 25,232 |
Header Teacher II | 14 | 23,044 | 26,494 | 27,755 |
Head Teacher III | 15 | 24,887 | 29,010 | 30,531 |
Head Teacher IV | 16 | 26,878 | 31,765 | 33,584 |
Head Teacher V | 17 | 29,028 | 34,781 | 36,942 |
Head Teacher VI | 18 | 31,351 | 38,085 | 40,637 |
Principal I | 18 | 31,351 | 38,085 | 40,637 |
Principal II | 19 | 33,859 | 42,099 | 45,269 |
Principal III | 20 | 36,567 | 47,037 | 51,155 |
Principal IV | 21 | 39,493 | 52,554 | 57,805 |
DepEd Public School Teachers Compensation and Benefits
Particulars | Amount | Frequency | Legal Basis |
---|---|---|---|
Basic Salary | Refer to the Attached Salary Schedule Above | Monthly | DBM NBC No. 546 dated February 24, 2016 |
Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) | 2,000.00 | Monthly | DBM NBC No. 2009 -3 dated August 18, 2009 |
* Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) | Refer to the Attached RATA Schedule | Monthly | DBM NBC No. 546, dated January 17, 2013 |
Mid-Year Bonus | One (1) month basic salary | Annually | DBM NBC No. 546 dated February 24, 2016 |
Year-End Bonus | One (1) month basic salary | Annually | DBM NBC No. 2010-1 dated April 28, 2010 |
Cash Gift | 5,000.00 | Annually | |
Productivity Incentive Benefit (PIB) | 2,000.00 | Annually | DBM Circular Letter Nos. 3-97, 2001-6 and 2002-3 dated January 31, 1997, March 2, 2001 and January 2, 2002 |
Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) | Ranges from 35,000.00 (Highest) to 5,000.00 (Lowest) depending on the performance of each delivery unit | Annually | Executive Order No. 80 s.2012 entitled Directing the Adoption of a Performance Based Incentive System (PBIS) for Gov't Employees |
Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) | 5,000.00 | Annually | DBM Budget Circular No. 2013-3 dated November 21, 2013 |
Clothing Allowance | 5,000.00 | Annually | DBM NBC No. No. 2012-1 dated February 23, 2012 |
Loyalty Pay | 10th year: 10,000.00 15th year: 5,000.00 20th year: 5,000.00 25th year: 5,000.00 30th year: 5,000.00 35th year: 5,000.00 40th year: 5,000.00 | Annually | COA Circular No. 2013-003A s. 2013 |
Step Increment | One (1) Step Increment shall be granted to officials and employees for three (3) years of continuous satisfactory service in the position. | Joint CSC and DBM Circular | |
Anniversary Bonus | 3,000.00 | 15th anniversary of the government agency and every fifth year thereafter. | Administrative Order No. 263 dated March 28, 1996 and DBM National Budget Circular No. 452, dated May 20, 1996 |
Public school teachers salaries is on average 72% higher in private schools
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- PhP 19,600 in public schools
- PhP 11,400 in private schools
- From a low of PhP6,700 in ARMM to high of PhP14,600 in Region X
- Highest in ARMM – salaries in public schools 158% higher than that those in private schools
- Lowest in NCR – salaries in public schools 34% higher than that those in private schools
Average monthly salary of Public and Private Elementary & High School Teachers in the Philippines (in pesos)
Region | DEPED teachers (1) | Private ES/ HS teachers (2) | (1)/ (2) |
---|---|---|---|
Philippines | 19,566 | 11,416 | 1.71 |
NCR | 19,283 | 14,366 | 1.34 |
CAR | 18,802 | 13,143 | 1.43 |
I - Ilocos Region | 19,896 | 8,212 | 2.42 |
II - Cagayan Valley | 20,454 | 10,181 | 2.01 |
III - Central Luzon | 19,450 | 10,665 | 1.82 |
IVA - Calabarzon | 19,690 | 10,451 | 1.88 |
IVB - Mimaropa | 20,300 | 9,558 | 2.12 |
V - Bicol Region | 19,449 | 11,584 | 1.68 |
VI - Western Visayas | 19,401 | 10,423 | 1.86 |
VII - Central Visayas | 19,416 | 12,148 | 1.6 |
VIII - Eastern Visayas | 19,726 | 13,100 | 1.51 |
IX - Western Mindanao | 19,542 | 8,085 | 2.42 |
X - Northern Mindanao | 20,813 | 14,632 | 1.42 |
XI - Southern Mindanao | 19,326 | 9,762 | 1.98 |
XII - Central Mindanao | 20,710 | 9,235 | 2.24 |
CARAGA | 18,947 | 8,157 | 2.32 |
ARMM | 17,145 | 6,650 | 2.58 |
DepEd Public School Teacher Indebtedness
- The problem of teachers’ debts has remained unresolved for decades
- Generations of education secretaries have been working out various strategies in past administrations
- Problem continues to fester and the debts of teachers is mounting.
- DepEd is looking for measures to address this growing debt bomb and its dangers.
Type of HH | % of HH with outstanding loans a/ |
---|---|
with at least 1 DepED teacher | 57.9 |
where DepED teacher is sole earner | 57.1 |
with at least 1 Private ES/ HS teacher | 26.8 |
where teacher is sole earner | 18.9 |
with at least 1 other gov't workers | 33 |
with at least 1 other private sector worker | 22.2 |