CRITERIA FOR MASTER

TEACHER
(WITH ADDITIONAL PROPOSED DOCUMENTS
AND THE SPECIFIC POINTS AS SUPPORT TO
OTHER CRITERIA)
1. EDUCATION
1.1 For Elementary:
i. Master Teacher 1 — at least 18 units in Masters Degree
regardless of the specialization
ii. Master Teacher 2 — at least completed academic
requirements. 1.2 For Secondary: i, Master Teacher 1 — at
least 18 units in Masters Degree in the area of
specialization
iii. Master Teacher 2 -— at least completed academic
requirements in the area of specialization (at the moment,
please use MEC Order No. 10, s. 1979 and the Regional
Memo of 1981 by Saturnino Magturo)
2. LEADERSHIP AND POTENTIAL
2.1 A demonstration teaching is NOT an entry
requirement.
2.2 For Master Teacher 1, an applicant has to obtain 25
points in leadership and potential OR has been
demonstration teacher on the district level plus 15
points in leadership and potential.
2.3 For Master Teacher 2, an applicant has to obtain 25
points in leadership and potential OR has been a
demonstration teacher on the division level plus 15
points in leadership and potential.
2.3.1 Requirements for Demo Teaching:
i. Approved Lesson Plan
ii. Certificate
iii. Corroboration
iv. Training Matrix / Design where his/her name is
indicated
v. Memorandum
2.4 Credit Points for Leadership, Potential
and Accomplishment, 20 points for any
items:
2.4.1 Curriculum or Instructional Materials — must be
supported with the following documents:
 i. Approved Project Proposal
ii. Copy of curriculum material
iii. Summary of the results of its effectiveness
iv. Certification coming from either the District
Supervisor or Education Program Supervisor in charge of
the Learning Area that has been adopted in the school
and validated to be effective.
2.4.2 Effective Teaching and Strategies —
must be supported with the supporting
documents:
i. Concept Paper
 ii. Certification coming from either
the District or Education Program
Supervisor in charge in the learning
area that it has been effective
iii. Summary of the result of its
effectiveness
2.4.3 Simplification of work as in reporting system,
record keeping or procedures that resulted in cost
reduction. It shall be supporting with the cost benefit
analysis, concept paper, application of its effectiveness,
certification coming from either the District
Supervisor that it has been effective, financial report of
its cost effectiveness and duly certified by either the
Principal or District Supervisor.
2.4.4 Worthwhile income generating project for pupils
given recognition by higher official in the division. It
shall be supported with project proposal, income
statement from the receipt of the project.
3. Served as subject coordinator or grade
chairman for at least one year; or as
adviser of school publication or any
special organization like dramatic club,
glee club, science club etc., and
discharged such assignment satisfactorily
for at least two years provided such
assignment or services are in addition to
and not considered part of the regular
teaching assignment.
3.1 Supporting Documents:
i. Official Designation
ii. Annual Accomplishment for the
past three years
iii. Teachers Program for the past
three years
iv. Approved Official Teacher's Load
4. Served as chairman of special committee, such as
curriculum study committee; committee to prepare
instructional materials; committee to prepare school
program, and discharged the work efficiently.
4.1 Supported by the following documents:
i. Certification
ii. Corroboration (at least 5, duly certified)
iii. Appointment
iv. Accomplishment Report
v. Output of the Committee
5. Initiated or headed and educational research
activity duly approved by educational authorities
(An action research, should not be a Thesis for the
Masters Program)
 5.1 Supporting Documents:
i. Approved letter to conduct research
ii. Research itself
iii. Output of the Research
iv. Research Report
5.2 Credit Points:
i. Research Proponent — 12 points
ii. Member / Participant — 7 points
6. Coordinator of community project or of a program of another
agency or coordinator or rural service improvement activity for
at least two years.
6.1 Supporting documents:
i. Barangay Resolution for the designation
ii. Progress Report for 2 years (Before and After)
iii. Approved Project Proposal by the Barangay/agency
iv. Impact Study (If Research-based)
6.2 Credit Points:
i. Coordinator . 12 points
ii. Member/Participant- 7 points
7. Organized or managed an in-service activity or
other similar activities at least on the school level (at
least 3 days duration)
7.1 Supporting Documents:
i. Approved Training Design/Proposal by the Division
ii. Memorandum showing the designation as chairman
or member
iii. Completion Report/Attendance

7.2 Credit Points — 12 points

8. Credited with meritorious achievement
such as:
8.1 Trainer or coach to contestant who receive Top 3
prizes (for different events; cumulative but not exceed
10 points, for the same event; the highest level):

National - 10 points
1st Prize – 10
2nd Prize – 8
3rd Prize - 6
 Regional - 5 points
 1st Prize – 5
 2nd Prize – 4
 3rd Prize – 3

 Provincial - 3 points
 1st Prize – 3
 2nd Prize – 2
 3rd Prize – 1

 District - 1 point
 1st Prize – 1
 2nd Prize – .75
 3rd Prize – .5
8.2 Athletic coach of athletes or team who won Top 3 prizes
(For different events; cumulative but not to exceed 10 points,
for the same event; the highest level)
National - 10 points
1st Prize – 10
2nd Prize – 8
3rd Prize – 6

Regional - 5 points
1st Prize – 5
2nd Prize – 4
3rd Prize – 3
Provincial - 3 points
1st Prize – 3
2nd Prize – 2
3rd Prize – 1

District - 1 point
1st Prize – 1
2nd Prize – .75
3rd Prize – .5
8.3 Coordinator of BSP or GSP activities:
National - 10 points
Regional - 5 points
Provincial - 3 points
District - 1 point
8.3.1 Supporting Documents
 i. Designation as Scout Coordinator
 ii. Approved Proposal of the Scouting Activity
 iii. Accomplishment Report
 iv. Commendation by Authority
9. Authorship (10 points for book, 1 point
for articles)
Sole-Authorship . 10 points
 Co-Authorship : 5 points
Article - 1 point
9.1 Journals or researches that are peer reviewed
international circulation can be awarded; 10 points for
sole authorship, collaborations divided by the number
of collaborators.
Applicability. These internal guidelines shall be used
by all Personnel Selection Board in the Department of
Education, Region IV-A (CALABARZON)