GUIDE IN THE EVALUATION OF APPLICATION FOR RECLAS

References: MECS Order No. 10, s. 1979

DepEd Order No. 57, 1. 1997
Regional Memorandum No. 157, s. 1998
DECS Order 52, s. 1999
DepED Order No. 97, s. 2011
DECS Order No. 5, s. 1998
1995 QS for Unique Positions
Salary
POSITION EDUCATION
Grade

Teacher I 11 Bachelor's degree in education or its equivalent

Bachelor's degree in education or its equivalent

Teacher II 12
plus 20 masteral units

Bachelor's degree in education or its equivalent

Bachelor's degree in education or its equivalent

Teacher III 13
plus MA Degree or MA equivalent

MA Equivalent means either of the following:

The teacher should have earned 20 masteral

units plus 20 years teaching experience in the
public school

The teacher has Completed the Academic

Requirements (CAR) in the masteral level plus six
(6) more masteral units in other filed of study
relevant to classroom instruction/management
 The teacher should have earned a number of
masteral units that would equal the number
earned by a full-fledged Master's degree holder
also relevant to classroom
instruction/management

The teacher is a full-fledged MA Degree holder

or MA Graduate/Doctor's degree also relevant to
classroom instruction/management

Note: Automatic Position Upgrading is hereby given to Teachers I who have rendered 20 or more years satisfactory t

Bachelor’s degree in Education with

specialization in special education or has a
minimum of 18 units of SPED at the graduate
level. The one month summer training in SPED
SPED Teacher I 14 conducted at the Philippine Normal University,
the University of the Philippines, the YMCA Open
College, Manila and other recognized institution
through the DECS DISP or other NGO funding
agencies shall be given a credit of 9 units.

Bachelor’s degree in Education with

SPED Teacher II 15 specialization in special education plus 18 units
in Special Education at the masteral level.

Bachelor’s degree in Education with

SPED Teacher III 16 specialization in special education and must be
an MA in SPED or its equivalent

He/She must have professional training in the

organization, administration and supervision in
SPED Principal I 19
special education and teaching experience in the
education of children with special needs.
 For Special School Principal I to qualify as Special
SPED Principal II 20 School Principal II, he/she must have at least 30
SPED teachers under his/her supervision.

Bachelor's degree for teachers or equivalent

Master Teacher I 18
plus 18 units in Master's degree in education

Bachelor's degree for teachers or equivalent plus

Master Teacher II 19 Completion of Academic Requirements for
Master's degree in education
Master Teacher III 20 MA in education or equivalent
The following are considered M.A. equivalent
a. Bachelor's degree for teacher or equivalent
plus 20 years experience and atleast 20 units for
M.A.
b. Bachelor's degree for teacher or equivalent
plus at least 20 graduate units and at least 18
credit allowances

Graduate of Master of Arts in Education (MAEd),

Master Teacher IV 21 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), or Master in
Education (M.Ed.)

At least 12 MA units in the fields of

Head Teacher I
14 administration, supervision, leadership or
(Elem/Sec)
management
At least 24 MA units in the fields of
Head Teacher II
15 administration, supervision, leadership or
(Elem/Sec)
management
At least 36 MA units in the fields of
Head Teacher III
16 administration, supervision, leadership or
(Elem/Sec)
management

Completed Academic Requirements in the fields

Head Teacher IV (Sec) 17 of administration, supervision, leadership or
management

Completed Academic Requirements in the fields

Head Teacher V (Sec) 18 of administration, supervision, leadership or
management
 Master's degree in the fields of administration,
Head Teacher VI (Sec) 19
supervision, leadership or management

Master's degree in the fields of administration,

Principal I 19
supervision, leadership or management

Master's degree in the fields of administration,

Principal II 20 supervision, leadership or management plus 6
doctoral units
Master's degree in the fields of administration,
Principal III 21 supervision, leadership or management plus 12
doctoral units

Master's degree in the fields of administration,

Principal IV 22 supervision, leadership or management plus 24
doctoral units

Note: Reclassification for School Heads may only be allowed after three (3) consecutive years of at least Ve
performance from the effectivity of the latest appointment

DO 97, s. 2011 Item Numbers

8. The applicants for Principal I positions shall have:
a. Passed the National Qualifying Examination for Principals (NQEP) and completed the Basic Training Course for Sch
Philippines (NEAP);

b. Obtained at least fifty percent (50%) of the indicators for internal and external stakeholders' as assessed and certif
c. Obtained atleast ten (10) points of the Psychosocial Attibutes and Personality Traits as assessed and certified by th

9. The applicants for reclassification to HT I-VI and P II-IV shall be certified by the NEAP to have attended the require

NEAP Accredited Trainings for School Heads for purposes of Reclassification

1. Basic Training Course for School Heads as certified by the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP)
2. Regional School Heads Development Course (SHDP)
3. Learning Delivery Modalities (LDM I) for School Heads

Exception to Items 8 and 9 may also be allowed provided the applicant has superior qualifications such as:

1. Supervising a school that belongs to top 10 Performing schools in the region/division/secondary or elementary fo
a. National Achievement Test
b. Completion Rate
c. Cohort Survival Rate
d. Drop Out Rate
or
Those who have achieved the maturity level of School-based Management practice and Level III accreditation

2. Introduced, adopted and/or implemented innovations in curriculum and instruction (i.e. documented Outstanding

Reclassification of Head Teacher position for secondary schools serving as Academic Department Head is exc
considered for reclassification if the incumbent shall first assume the responsibilities of a School Head and m
s. 2007)

General Rule on Promotion per Section 95 of the Omnibus Rules on Appointment and Other Human Resource Action
An employee should have obtained at least Very Satisfactory performance rating in the last rating period prio
For DepEd-RPMS: 1 rating period is equivalent to one (1) year

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS:
Upgrading of Position thru Equivalent Record Form (ERF) for Teacher I-III
1. Indorsement of the SDS (2 original copies)
2. Plantilla Allocation List signed by the authorized SDO authorized officials and SDS (4 original copies)
3. Duly Accomplished Equivalent Record signed by the applicant, Principal, SDO authorized officials and SDS (2 origin

Reclassification to Master Teacher Position (MT I-IV)

1. Indorsement of the SDS (2 original copies)
2. Plantilla Allocation List signed by the authorized SDO authorized officials and SDS (4 original copies)
3. Division Ranklist signed by the committee (2 certified true copies)
‘4. Updated Service Record (1 original copy)
‘5. Transcript of Records/Certification of Completed Academic Requirements (1 certified true copy)
’6. CSC Form 212 (Personal Data Sheet (1 original copy)
7. List of Secondary School Teachers per School per Subject Area (2 original copies) - for MT Secondary only

Reclassification to School Head/Principal Position

1. Indorsement of the SDS (2 original copies)
2. Plantilla Allocation List signed by the authorized SDO authorized officials and SDS (4 original copies)
3. Division Ranklist signed by the committee (2 certified true copies)
‘4. Updated Service Record (1 original copy)
‘5. Transcript of Records/Certification of Completed Academic Requirements (1 certified true copy)
’6. CSC Form 212 (Personal Data Sheet (1 original copy)
7. Duly Accomplished Equivalent Record signed by the applicant, Principal, SDO authorized officials and SDS (2 origin

8. Certificate of Basic Training Course for School Heads certified by NEAP/Regional School Heads Development Prog
(1 certified true copy)

9. NEAP Certification/Proof as to result of QEP/PMAT/NQUES/Principal's Test (1 certified true copy)

10. Designation as School Head issued by the SDS for Head Teacher applicant in the Secondary Level (1 certified tr

REMINDERS:
To ensure smooth and speedy processing of the documents for reclassification, Schools Division Offices are advised
3.1  Transmittal (letter form) must indicate the names of recommendees as indicated in the Plantilla Allocation List (P
3.2   Arrangement of applicants in the PAL should follow the order in the Ranklist/Comparative Assessment Result;
3.3   A maximum of fifteen (15) recommendees per PAL/transmittal should be followed;
3.4   Ranklist/CAR for Secondary should be by Subject Area and by School;
3.5   Notation in the Remarks column of the Ranklist for those who have been promoted thru Natural Vacancy or othe
3.6   Remarks should bear signature of authorized signatory;
3.7   Certification/Justification from the Schools Division Superintendent for applicant/s who is/are higher in rank but
3.8   Avoid rush submission by submitting volume of applications during the deadline. Submission may be done by b

The Schools Division Superintendents through the Division Selection Committee shall ensure that the qualification st
reclassification have been met and strictly followed.
N OF APPLICATION FOR RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS

EXPERIENCE ELIGIBILITY TRAINING

None required RA 1080 (Teacher) None required

1 year relevant experience RA 1080 (Teacher) None required

20 years relevant experience RA 1080 (Teacher) None required

2 years relevant experience RA 1080 (Teacher) None required

ave rendered 20 or more years satisfactory teaching service per DO 52, s. 1999

at least 3 years’ experience in

providing educational services to RA 1080 (Teacher) Not indicated
children with special needs.

at least 1 year as SPED Teacher I RA 1080 (Teacher) Not indicated

at least 2 years as SPED Teacher II RA 1080 (Teacher) Not indicated

He/She must have a minimum number

of 10 to 25 SPED teachers under RA 1080 (Teacher) Not indicated
his/her supervision
SPED Principal I with atleast 30 SPED
RA 1080 (Teacher) Not indicated
teachers

3 years relevant experience (preferably

Teacher III is the current position
RA 1080 (Teacher) 8 hours of relevant training
being the next in rank for justification
purposes re 3-step salary grade limit)

1 year as Master Teacher I RA 1080 (Teacher) 16 hours of relevant training

1 year as Master Teacher II RA 1080 (Teacher) 24 hours of relevant training

1 year as Master Teaher III RA 1080 (Teacher) 32 hours of relevant training

3 years teaching experince and TIC or

RA 1080 (Teacher) 24 hours of relevant training
OIC for at least 1 year

HT I for 1 year RA 1080 (Teacher) 24 hours of relevant training

HT II for 2 years RA 1080 (Teacher) 32 hours of relevant training

HT III for 2 years RA 1080 (Teacher) 32 hours of relevant training

HT IV for 2 years RA 1080 (Teacher) 40 hours of relevant training

 HT V for 2 years RA 1080 (Teacher) 40 hours of relevant training

RA 1080
Two (2) years as HT III for Elementary;
(Teacher)/Principal's 48 hours of relevant training
Two (2) years as HT VI for Secondary
Test Passer
RA 1080
One (1) year as Principal I (Teacher)/Principal's 48 hours of relevant training
Test Passer
RA 1080
Two (2) years as Principal II (Teacher)/Principal's 56 hours of relevant training
Test Passer

RA 1080
Two (2) years as Principal III (Teacher)/Principal's 56 hours of relevant training
Test Passer

hree (3) consecutive years of at least Very Satisfactory or two (2) consecutive years of Outstanding

ompleted the Basic Training Course for School Heads as certified by the National Educators Academy of the

xternal stakeholders' as assessed and certified by the Division SBM Task Force (using the SBM assessment tools); and
onality Traits as assessed and certified by the Division Selection and Promotions Board.

d by the NEAP to have attended the required trainings for the desired position.

ucators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP)

nt has superior qualifications such as:

region/division/secondary or elementary for the last 2 school years based on any THREE (3) of the following:
ement practice and Level III accreditation (Regional Level)

d instruction (i.e. documented Outstanding Accomplishments) certified by the Schools Division Superintendent.

ng as Academic Department Head is excluded from these guidelines. The said position may only be
responsibilities of a School Head and meets the requirements of the position under these guidelines (DO. 97,

ointment and Other Human Resource Action (ORAOHRA)

mance rating in the last rating period prior to assessment

als and SDS (4 original copies)

al, SDO authorized officials and SDS (2 original copies)

als and SDS (4 original copies)

nts (1 certified true copy)

nal copies) - for MT Secondary only

als and SDS (4 original copies)

 nts (1 certified true copy)

al, SDO authorized officials and SDS (2 original copies) - for Head Teacher only

P/Regional School Heads Development Program (SHDP)/Learning Delivery Modalities (LDM) Course for School Heads

Test (1 certified true copy)

licant in the Secondary Level (1 certified true copy)

cation, Schools Division Offices are advised to observe the following:

as indicated in the Plantilla Allocation List (PAL);
Ranklist/Comparative Assessment Result;
d be followed;
;
een promoted thru Natural Vacancy or other reasons for non-inclusion in the list of recommendees;

or applicant/s who is/are higher in rank but is/are not recommended for reclassification; and
he deadline. Submission may be done by batch.

mmittee shall ensure that the qualification standards, guidelines, and other procedures and documents for
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