With only a few months left before the pilot year of the Senior High School, the Department of Education has released an official memorandum on the Hiring Guidelines for SHS teachers.
SHS Teachers Evaluation Criteria
To guide interested teacher-applicants in the hiring process, key points are taken from the bureau's official release. Here is the four-step process that needs to be undertaken in applying for this government post:
1. Register to the DepEd's online system at application.deped.gov.ph, where applicants must encode their Personal Data Sheet (PDS) and select the division(s) where they want to be ranked.
Once submitted, get the Unique Applicant Number (UAN) - which will be indicated in the submission of application requirements.
2. Submit to the SDO or the school head of the SHS, where a teacher shortage or vacancy exists, a written application, supported by the documents:
• Letter of intent which shall indicate the following information:
a. Statement of purpose/expression of interest
b. Subject group he/she intends to teach
c. Preferred school(s), if any
• CSC Form 212, Revised 2005 (Personal Data Sheet) in two (2) copies with the latest 2x2 ID picture
• Certified photocopy of certificates of relevant specialized trainings, if any
• Certified copy of Voter’s ID and/or any proof of residency
• National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance
• Omnibus certification of authenticity and veracity of all
documents submitted, signed by the applicant
Additional Requirements:
• Certified photocopy of Diploma on Bachelor’s degree
• Certified photocopy of Transcript of Records with at least 15 units of specialization in relevant strand/specialized subject
• Certified photocopy of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) professional ID card/certificate of registration /license
• Certified photocopy of ratings obtained in the Licensure Examination for teachers (LET)/Professional
Board Examination
• Written approval from his/her head of unit if he/she is currently employed by the national government or the local government unit. (For part-time applicants)
Additional Requirements for TVL teachers:
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) National Certificate (NC) of at least one level higher than course to be taught in subject to be taught (e.g. NC-III in SMAW to teach SMAW-NC-II) or same level if there is no NC level higher. Exceptions are given to applicants for courses with no National Certificates (e.g. Handicraft courses)
• Certified photocopy of Trainers Methodology Certificate (TMC), if available
Additional Requirements for Arts and Design and Sports Teachers:
• Certified photocopy of Certification of Proficiency/Recognition from recognized and respectable relevant associations/organizations/guild
Additional Requirements for HEI / TVI Faculty:
• Certified photocopy of Certification of Status of Employment/Service Record from HEI/TVI
3. Academic personnel applicants from HEIs must present a Certificate of Service Rendered and of Good Standing from his or her previous employer with the information listed below, if available.
a. Employee’s name
b. Job title
c. Duration of services rendered by the applicant employee
4. Applicants who have already submitted the complete requirements during the Call for Expressions of Intent shall not be required to resubmit.
However, they may submit additional/updated documents (e.g. new certificates, portfolio pieces, etc.). Applicants who have submitted partial or incomplete requirements shall be required to submit the lacking necessary documents.
