2019 DepEd Guidelines for

Master Teacher Promotion

By M A R K A N T H O N Y L L E G O · 9 C O M M EN T S

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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.
However, most of the said issuances have gray areas that often lead to the different
interpretation of the personnel selection board. Thus, to further achieve the principles of
merit and fitness, and the objectivity and uniformity in the assessment and evaluation,
these clarificatory guidelines are issued.

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
d. Initiated or headed an educational research duly approved by
educational authorities -12 points

1. Research shall either be action research or applied research

2. Research proposals should have been acknowledged/noted/endorsed by the School
Head/School Research Committee (SRC), reviewed by the Schools Division Research
Committee (SDRC) and recommended and approved by the Assistant Schools Division
Superintendent (ASDS) and Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) respectively.
3. A completed research shall have a terminal write-up duly acknowledged and noted by
the SDRC and recommended and approved by the ASDS and SDS respectively.
4. Research topics shall be aligned with research agenda of the CO/RO/SDO, and
according to level of governance.
5. Research conducted and submitted to fulfill requirements for masteral and doctoral
program are not credited as they have credited for the degree program.
6. Credit of 12 points shall be given for individual research. For group claim, points shall
be divided equally among the researchers, except for researches funded under Basic
Education Research Fund (BERF) in which case all members will receive 12 points each.
e. Coordinator of community Project on activity or of a program of another
agency or coordinator of a rural service improvement activity in a
community such as feeding, nutrition, agro-industrial fair, etc. for the least
two (2) years -12 points

1. Community Project or Activity may include feeding program in the community health
and wellness and nutrition program, agro-industrial fair, ecological/ environmental
preservation project, Rural Improvement Project, Community Literacy Program among
others.
2. The community project is community-based, not school-based and sponsored by any of
the following: LGU or Barangay, RIC, other government agency or a non-government
organization.
3. Project lead/project organizer shall be given 12 points; while a member of the project or
program as certified shall be given 7 points.
4. Supporting documents shall be as follows:
1. A designation as coordinator/project focal person/project proponent/ chairman duly
signed by the head/chair/president of the lead agency or sponsor.
2. Project proposal/write-up and terminal accomplishment report for the project duly
approved by approving authorities, and approved/noted by the ASDS/SDS.
3. A certification of commendation/ recognition awarded to the proponent or member for
the project may be included.
f. Organized/ managed as in-service activity or other similar activities at
least in the school level – 12 points

1. The In-Service activity shall mainly be for the improvement of instructions and/ or
professional development of teachers based on development needs.
2. Participants to the INSET are teachers/School Heads/parents/community or a
combination of both/each group.
3. Supporting documents shall include:
1. Training design duly recommended and approved by the ASDS and SDS respectively.
2. Memorandum for the conduct of the INSET
3. Certificate of recognition/commendation maybe included.
4. Certification of conduct of INSET by the School Head corroborated by 5 teachers
5. Documents shall clearly show that the claimant is the organizer/initiator and/or
program manager of the INSET
g. Credited with Meritorious Achievements -10 points
Such as:

1. Trainer or coach to contestant who received prizes, commendations or any form of

recognition or placed lstZ2nd/3ld etc. in competition
2. Contestant is a bona-fide pupil/student of the school.
3. Contest may be academic, socio-cultural, community activity or athletic competition
which is not part of a regular lesson/activity.
4. Claim is supported by certificate of commendation or recognition where name of
claimant as coach is explicitly stated.
5. Credit points shall be given for each win in any level but not to exceed 10 points.
6. The point for the highest earned place shall be granted if wins are of the same
event/activity.
7. Credit points shall be given as follows:

8. Coordinator of BSP and GSP activities or Scouts which gained awards will be
given points as follows:

h. Authorship – 10 points
1. Authorship of a book, workbook, textbook or module shall be considered when
copyrighted/with ISBN.
2. Authorship of DepEd developed and produced materials shall be included when
supporting documents are provided.
1. Memorandum where name of candidate is included
2. Final copy of the material as published.
3. Sole-authorship of book, workbook, and textbook in module shall be given 10 points.
4. For co-authorship, points shall be divided equally between or among the authors or
writers.
5. Article published shall be granted 1 point per article provided that:
1. Article shall be published in a publication/paper/magazine of wide circulation
(nationwide or region wide) and educational or technical in nature.

B. DEMONSTRATION TEACHING

1. Claim for demonstration teaching shall be supported with the following:

1. Lesson Plan
2. Certificate of recognition/commendation as demonstration teacher duly signed by
authorities in the district/ division/region/national as the case may be.
3. It should be corroborated by 3 to 5 teachers present during the demonstration teaching.
4. Observation tool utilized by observer may be added if there is any.
2. Level of demonstration teaching minimally required is:
1. District level for MT I
2. Division level for MT II
Guidelines in the Processing
of Master Teacher I and II
Documents
By M A R K A N T H O N Y L L E G O · 1 3 C O M ME NT S

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Basic Requirements:
1. Permanent Teacher
2. Bachelor’s Degree for Teachers or its equivalent as provided in Magna Carta for
Teachers
Documents needed:

a. Appointment Paper as regular teacher

b. Transcript of Records, Special Order
3. Very Satisfactory Performance for the last two years Documents needed:

a. Performance Rating (PAST) with the signature of officials concerned

4. At least 3 years teaching experience
Document needed:
a. Service Record
5. At least 25 points in leadership and potential (Master Teacher I) or has been a
demonstration teacher on the district level plus 15 points in leadership and potential.
At least 30 points in leadership, potential and achievement (Master Teacher II) or
demonstration teacher on the division level plus 20 points in leadership and potential
provided the activities or accomplishments listed for this purpose had not been credited
or used for earlier promotion.
Documents needed:
*At least three of the following.
Requirements a and b are basic, so are required.
a. A certification on the demonstration teaching containing the following information:
Subject of lesson, level of demonstration, specific date, venue, and the name of the
training program. If the demo is on the district level, the certification should be signed
by the district supervisor; it should be signed by the division supervisor concerned.
b. Lesson Plan
Any one of the following:
c. Copy of the program of the activities or the memo naming the nominee as
demonstration teacher.
d. Pictures of the actual demonstration/activity.
Points for demonstration teaching
No. of demonstration teaching

3 2 1

National 20 17 14

Region 18 15 12

Division 16 13 10

Congressional / Municipal 14 11 8

District 12 9 6

School 10 6 4

e. Observation/Evaluation Sheets of three (3) observers

*A candidate for Master Teacher must have a regular teaching load of at least 4 loads as
per DESC Order No. 39, S. 1990.
Documents needed:
a. Class Program
Credit Point for Leadership, Potential, and
Accomplishments
1. Introduced/ initiated any of the following which has been adopted or used by the
school or district (not initiated by principals)
Curriculum or instructional materials in —
(not outputs of any seminar-workshops)

Level Chairman Member

District 12 7

School 10 5

Documents needed:
1. Certification/ Recognition by subject area supervisor
2. Presentation of finished product for the evaluation of quality and quantity* of output
* Quantity of output: Minimum is a set of 40 copies
– Effective teaching techniques or strategies (demonstration teaching on the
district/division level)
Documents needed:
1. Lesson Plan
2. Form 178 signed by the district/division supervisor
3. Certification signed by district/division supervisor indicating the date, place and
subject of demo lesson
4. Pictures showing the teacher during the demo lesson
5. Observation sheet by five teachers who attended the demonstration.
– Simplification of work as in reporting system, record keeping, etc. or procedure that
resulted in cost reduction
Documents needed:
1. Presentation of outputs
2. Description of project
3. Certification by principal of the project
– A worthwhile income-generating project for pupils given recognition by higher
officials in the division
Documents needed:
1. Approved project proposal
2. Financial report showing income generated by project
2. Served efficiently and effectively in any of the following:
a. Subject coordination/grade chairman for at least 1 year; or as adviser of school
publication or any special school organization like dramatic club, glee club, science club,
etc. and discharged such assignment satisfactorily for at least 2 years provided such
assignments or services are in addition to, and not considered part of, the regular
teaching load.
Coordinator – certification by district and subject area supervisor as to performance of
district coordinator
As Coordinator:

Level 4 yrs. & above 3 yrs. 2 yrs. 1 yr.

District 12 pts. 10 pts. 8 pts. 6 pts.

School 8 pts. 6 pts. 4 pts. 2 pts.

As Grade Chairman 8 pts. 6 pts. 4 pts. 2 pts.

1. List of activities/projects undertaken during term

2. Certification by principal and five teachers of the same grade as claimant, as to the
authenticity of activities/projects undertaken.
Documents needed:
1. Appointment/designation signed by principal/ district supervisor stating the nature of
the assignment, specific date of service.
2. Certification of very satisfactory performance signed by principal/district/division
supervisor.
3. Copy of publication if a school paper adviser
3. Served as a chairman of a special committee,* such as curriculum study committee,
committee to prepare instructional materials**, committee to prepare school
program*** and discharged the work efficiently.
*Other special committees: testing committee, remedial instruct, etc.
** Points for participation in a national/regional/division-initiated preparation of
instructional materials.

Chairman Member

National 20 - 12 15 - 6

Regional 18 - 10 13 - 5

Division 16 - 8 11 - 4

Congressional 14 - 6 9-3
 Municipal -4

District 12 - 2 7-2

*** School program refers to the program of the school such as action plan/action
program geared towards the attainment of the educational objectives of the year and not
merely the schedule of classes in the intermediate grades.
Documents needed:
a. Appointment / designation as chairman/ member of the committee signed by the
officials concerned.
b. Presentation of output
c. Narrative report of activities/accomplishments made including the specific dates.
4. Initiated or headed an educational researched activity duly approved by educational
authorities either for improvement of instruction, for community development or
teacher welfare;
Documents needed:
a. Approved research proposal
b. Finished research rated by officials concerned using the following rating based on
quality, content and accuracy:

100 12 pts 86 - 87 5 pts

98 - 99 11pts 84 - 85 4 pts

96 - 97 10 pts 82 - 83 3 pts

94 - 95 9 pts 80 - 81 2 pts

92 - 93 8 pts 79 - 79 1 pt

90 - 91 7 pts 76 - 77 .50 pt

88 - 89 6 pts 75 .25 pt

5. Coordinator of community project or activity or of a program of another agency or

coordinator of a rural service improvement activity in a community such as feeding,
nutrition, agro shall not exceed 10 points. The following table shows the distribution of
points:

National Regional Division District School

First Place 10 5 3 1 .5

Second Place 9 4 2 .75 .4

 Third Place 8 3 1 .50 .3

Fourth Place 7 2 .75 .25 .1

Fifth Place 6 1 .50 0

Example 1: Contestant A wins first place in the district Math contest and is qualified in
the division level. He wins first place in the division and so is qualified in the regional
Math Contest. He wins third place. The coach of Contestant A is entitled to 7 points but
not more than the maximum points of 10:
District – 1 (first place)
Division – 3 (first place)
Region – 3 (first place)
= 7 pts
Example 2: Contestant B wins first place in a district story Telling Contest; Contestant C
wins second place in a Division Science Quiz Bee; Contestant D wins Fourth place in a
Regional HEKASI Quiz. If Teacher 1 is the coach of all the three winners, he gets the 6
points but not over 10 points:
Contestant B – 1 (first place district)
Contestant C – 2 (second place division)
Contestant D – 3 (fourth place regional)
= 6 points
*1. Trainor or coach to contestants who receive prizes, commendations or any form of
recognition
National winner – 10 pts
Regional winner – 5 pts
Division winner – 3 pts
District winner – 1 pt
*2. Athletic coach of athletes or teams who won prizes as follows:
National level – 10 pts
Regional winner – 5 pts
Division level – 3 pts
District Level – 1 pt
Documents needed:
Any of the following:
a. Appointment/designation to serve as coach/trainer, coordinator signed by school
official concerned; or a district/ division bulletin naming the nominee as such.
b. Program/memorandum announcing the results of contest, or certification of winner
c. Certificate of commendation, recognition, merit of coach/ trainor
3. Coordinator of Boy Scout or Girls Scout activities:
National Level – 10 pts
Regional Level – 5 pts
Division Level – 3 pts
Industrial fairs ___ to at least two years.
For participation as member (7 pts)
Documents needed:
All the following are to be submitted
a. Certification of nominee by head of agency concerned to the position as coordinator
or member
b. Program/schedule of activities
c. Description of activity/project
d. Certification that the activity occurred for at least 2 years
6. a. Organized/managed an in-service activity or other similar activities at least on the
school level
For participation as member – (7 pts)
Table of Points
Organized/managed a training

Over - all Chairman/ in charge Member

National 12 7

Regional 10 5

Division 8 3

District 6 1

School 4 .50

b. Served as a trainor / resource speaker / facilitator in an in service activity or similar

activity at least on the school level.

Lecturer / Trainor / Resource Speaker Facilitator

National 7 points 5 points

Regional 5 points 3 points

Division 3 points 1 point

District 1 point .50 point

School .50 point .25 point

Documents needed:
a. Program of activities showing working committees and designated chairmen and
members and the number of days of the seminar (a minimum of two days or four half –
days seminar or 16 hours)
b. Certification by principal / district / division / supervisor
7. Credited with meritorious achievement such as –
*Winners in all levels are to be credited but total points
Area (CD/Municipal) Level – 1.5 pt.
District level – 1 pt
Documents needed:
1. Certification of recognition / commendation duly signed by authorities concerned
2. Program of activities
3. Designated as coordinator
8. Autographic: Published books/ article that are on education
Title of Book/ Article
Sole Authorship – 10 pts.
Co – Authorship – 5 pts.
Article published in a National newspaper or Magazine – 1 pt. per article