Where can I find DepEd Digos City Division's job openings?
You can find the job postings in the Civil Service Job portal, Division website, Division Bulletin Board, Human Resource Facebook Page, School/District where the vacancy exists.
Can I apply to DepEd if I am a PWD? Is there any provision in your agency that caters to applicants with disabilities?
YES, if you meet the minimum qualification standards of the position you planned to apply.
Please be informed that the Division of Digos City promotes equal job opportunity advocated by the Civil Service Commission and guarantees that there shall be no discrimination in the recruitment, selection and placement of applicants.
Reference: EEOP DM No. 167, s. 2022 (https://tinyurl.com/DepEdDigosEEOP)
What legal bases should I follow if I plan to apply for natural vacancy promotion?
There are three legal bases use in applying for promotion:
If you are a teacher planning to apply for Teacher II/III or Non-Teaching personnel, kindly follow DepEd Order 66, S. 2007;
If you are a teacher planning to apply for a Master Teacher position, kindly use MEC Order 10, S. 1979; and
If you are a Teacher, Head Teacher, or Principal planning to apply for a promotion to Head Teacher or Principal, kindly see DepEd Order 42, Section 2007.
Reference: https://tinyurl.com/DepEdPromotion
I was promoted to Teacher II two years ago; is it possible that I will be eligible for reclassification to Master Teacher I after completing 36 Masters units? I've been in the service for at least 16 years.
YES, per DECS Order 57, s. 1997 the requisites/qualifications needed for an applicant to be considered for the Master Teacher position are as follows:
Permanent Teacher;
Bachelor’s degree for teachers or equivalent as provided in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers;
Very Satisfactory performance rating for the last two years;
At least 3 years teaching experience;
At least 25 points in leadership and potential, or has been a demonstration teacher in the district level plus 15 points in leadership and potential; and
Must have at least 1 complete rating from the last promotion/reclassification.
What is EEOP in RSP and how is it being applied in DepEd Digos City?
Equal Opportunity: the principle of treating all people in the same manner. There shall be no discrimination in the selection of employees, teaching, and non-teaching, on account of age, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, political affiliation, disability status or other characteristics provided by law, which runs to counter to the principles of merit and fitness for the job and equal employment opportunity.
1. PREGNANT WOMEN
During the interview, they shall be given priority ahead of the other applicants. They shall be treated alike: married, not married, or separated. An on-call nurse shall be provided to them during the duration of the interview process. They shall be assisted by the HR personnel at the guardhouse until she reaches the holding area.
2. LACTATING MOTHER
She should be accommodated in a lactation room so that she can feed her baby in private while waiting to be interviewed. During the interview, they shall be given priority ahead of the other applicants together with pregnant women. They shall be assisted by the HR personnel at the guardhouse until she reaches the holding area. An on-call nurse shall be provided to them during the duration of the interview process.
3. PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
A standby wheelchair shall be available for use if needed during the interview process. The venue of the interview proper shall be conducted on the first floor provided with an access ramp. They shall be placed in a well-ventilated area complete with amenities while waiting for his/her turn to be interviewed. An on-call nurse shall be provided to them during the duration of the interview process. They shall be assisted by HR personnel at the guardhouse until they reach the holding area. Applicants with visual and hearing impairment shall be interviewed with the presence of SPED teachers assisting the members of the HRMPSB.
4. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/MUSLIMS
They shall be allowed to express themselves according to their customs and traditions, like wearing their native dress or garments during the interview. The venue of the interview shall be in a room without pictures, ornaments or decorations offensive to their customs and traditions. They shall be placed in a well-ventilated area complete with amenities while waiting for their turn to be interviewed. An on-call nurse shall be provided to them during the duration of the interview process.
5. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER
They shall be allowed to express themselves according to their feelings and orientations. Wearing appropriate and decent attire during the interview is expected. The venue of the interview shall be in the room without pictures, ornaments or decorations offensive to beliefs. They shall be placed in a well-ventilated area complete with amenities while waiting for their turn to be interviewed. An on-call nurse shall be provided to them during the duration of the interview process.
Reference: EEOP DM No. 167, s. 2022 (https://tinyurl.com/DepEdDigosEEOP)
How do I apply in DepEd as Teacher I? What is the process of teacher application?
Coordinate with the Schools Division Office (SDO) in your locality. Refer to the Memorandum or Call for Applications issued by the SDO re:
· Vacant position
· Salary Grade
· Qualification Standards
· Documentary Requirements
· List and Timeline of Activities
· Deadlines
Attend orientation for applicants, if any, organized by the SDO. Due to COVID-19, SDOs may employ alternative strategies and platforms (e.g. online, telephone) in the conduct of the following recruitment and selection processes
· Publication/posting of vacancies
· Submission/receipt of application documents
· Interview
· Demonstration teaching
· Document review
· PSB deliberations
Reference: DepEd Order 7, s.2015
What are Qualification Standards?
The Qualification Standards (QS) are the minimum qualifications in terms of Education, Training, Experience, Eligibility, as required by the CSC.
Omnibus certification of authenticity and veracity
Reference: DepEd Order 7, s.2015
What are the QS/minimum qualifications for Teacher I position in Elementary and JHS?
Education:
• Elementary
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education or any Bachelor’s degree plus 18 professional units in Education
• JHS
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (with appropriate major) or any Bachelor’s degree plus 18 professional units in Education
Training: None required
Experience: None required
Eligibility: PBET or LET
Reference: CSC 1995 Qualification Standards Manual
What are the documentary requirements for Kto10 Teacher applicants?
· CSC Form 212 (Personal Data Sheet) in two copies with latest 2x2 ID picture
· Certified copy of PRC identification card
· Certified copy of ratings obtained in the LET/PBET
· Certified copy of Transcript of Records
· Copies of service records, performance rating, and school clearance for those with teaching experience
· Copies of certificates of specialized trainings, if any
· Certified copy of Voter’s ID or any proof of residency
· NBI Clearance
· Omnibus certification of authenticity and veracity
Reference: DepEd Order 7, s.2015
What are the QS/minimum qualifications for a Teacher I position in SHS?
Education:
· Academic, Sports, Arts & Design: Bachelor’s degree majoring in the relevant track/strand/subject or any Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 units of specialization in the relevant track/strand/subject
· TVL: Bachelor’s degree or technical-vocational course in the area of specialization
· Training:
o Academic, Sports, Arts & Design: None required
o TVL: At least NC II appropriate to the specialization
· Experience: None required
· Eligibility:
o Permanent position (PBET or LET)
o Provisional or Contractual (None required)
Reference: DepEd Order 27, s.2016; DepEd Order 51, s.2017
12. What are the documentary requirements for a Senior High School (SHS) teaching position?
· Letter of Intent
o Statement of purpose / expression of interest
o Subject group he/she intends to teach
o Preferred school(s), if any
· CSC Form 212 (Personal Data Sheet) in two copies with latest 2x2 ID picture
· Copies of certificates of relevant specialized trainings, if any
· Certified copy of Voter’s ID or any proof of residency
· NBI Clearance
· Omnibus certification of authenticity and veracity of all documents submitted, signed by applicant
Reference: DepEd Order 3, s.2016
Can I apply for higher teaching positions?
Yes, provided they pass the QS/minimum qualification for said position being applied for. Only teaching positions in the SHS have higher positions open to external applicants.
Reference: DepEd Order 27, s.2016; DepEd Order 51, s.2017
Can I teach in SHS without being a LET passer?
Yes, but only on a provisional or contractual basis.
Reference: DepEd Order 3, s.2016; DepEd Order 51, s.2017
Can I teach in SHS without being a LET passer?
Yes, but only on a provisional or contractual basis.
Reference: DepEd Order 3, s.2016; DepEd Order 51, s.2017
What is a provisional appointment?
Only applicable in SHS teaching positions. Refers to an appointment issued to an appointee who meets QS (Education, Training, Experience), except the Eligibility (i.e. lacks PBET/LET); but only in the absence of available PBET/LET eligible applicants qualified for the position to be filled. Incumbent is given 5 years to pass the LET. Renewable every year, for 5 consecutive years.
Reference: DepEd Order 3, s.2016; DepEd Order 51, s.2017;
What is a contractual appointment?
A contractual appointment may be given to:
· those who obtain a rating of 70 pts, but opts for a contractual appointment (usually practitioners); or
· those who have not passed the LET but obtained a rating of 65-69 (to be considered only if RQA has been exhausted and there are still vacancies).
· A contractual appointment is also limited to part-timers
Is it a ground for disqualification if I were not able to take the EPT?
No, the applicant’s inability to take EPT shall not be a ground for their disqualification. No EPT result shall only mean no score under the EPT criterion set in DepEd Order (DO) Nos. 07 and 22, s. 2015, and DO No. 03, s. 2016. Henceforth, applicants who have met the cut-off score in spite of the absence of an EPT score shall still be included in the Registry of Qualified Applicants (RQA).
What is a Registry of Qualified Applicants (RQA)? Is there a cut-off?
The RQA is the list of applicants who meet the cut-off score of 70 pts. There is a separate RQA for the ff:
· Kindergarten and Elementary
· JHS, by specializations
· SHS, by subject groups
The RQA is posted in conspicuous plac
How would I know if I get accepted?
Coordinate with the concerned SDO, particularly the HRMO. May refer to the Notice of Appointment Issued (NAI) posted in the website or bulletin boards of the SDO concerned.
I am a provisional teacher. Will my appointment be renewed this June given that the official start of classes will be on August 22?
Yes, pursuant to the school calendar for SY 2020-2021, teachers are required to report for duty as early as June 1; henceforth, appointments of provisional teachers may be renewed, subject to applicable DepEd hiring guidelines and CSC rules and regulations.