This guide lists the documents that applicants for public school teaching positions had to prepare for DepEd’s recruitment, selection, and hiring of Teacher 1 in Elementary and Junior High School for School Year 2019-2020. It also covers the separate requirements for Senior High School (SHS) teacher applicants, for both permanent and part-time positions.
The requirements follow DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2015 (Teacher 1 hiring guidelines) and DepEd Order No. 3, s. 2016 (hiring guidelines for Senior High School teachers). If you are applying to a school that implements Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd), refer to DepEd Order No. 50, s. 2015.
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Where to submit your application
New and returning applicants submit a written application letter, together with the documents below, to the school head of the Elementary, Junior High School, or Senior High School where there is a teacher shortage or vacancy.
Requirements for Teacher 1 (Elementary and Junior High School)
Organize the documents in two folders, in this order:
- CSC Form 212, Revised 2017 (Personal Data Sheet), two copies, with your latest 2×2 ID picture. You can download it here: CSC Form 212 Revised 2017.
- Certified photocopy of your PRC professional identification card, or a PRC certification showing your name, LET rating, and other information recorded at the PRC office.
- Certified photocopy of your ratings in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) or the Professional Board Examination for Teachers (PBET).
- Certified copy of your transcript of records.
- For applicants with teaching experience: copies of service records, performance rating, and school clearance. If any of these are unavailable, submit a written justification explaining why.
- Certificates of specialized training, if any.
- Certified copy of your Voter’s ID and/or any proof of residency that the School Screening Committee accepts.
- NBI Clearance.
- Omnibus certification of the authenticity and veracity of all documents submitted, signed by you.
Requirements for Senior High School teacher applicants
Mandatory requirements (permanent and part-time positions)
- Letter of intent stating:
- your statement of purpose or expression of interest
- the subject group you intend to teach
- your preferred school or schools, if any
- CSC Form 212 (Personal Data Sheet), two copies, with your latest 2×2 ID picture
- Certified photocopy of certificates of relevant specialized trainings, if any
- Certified copy of your Voter’s ID and/or any proof of residency
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
- Omnibus certification of the authenticity and veracity of all documents submitted, signed by you
Additional requirements for permanent positions
- Certified photocopy of your bachelor’s degree diploma
- Certified photocopy of your transcript of records showing at least 15 units of specialization in the relevant strand or specialized subject
- Certified photocopy of your PRC professional ID card, certificate of registration, or license
- Certified photocopy of your LET or PBET ratings
Additional requirement for part-time positions
- Written approval from your head of unit, if you are currently employed by the national government or a local government unit
Additional requirements for TVL teacher applicants
- TESDA National Certificate (NC) at least one level higher than the course you will teach (for example, NC III in SMAW to teach SMAW NC II), or the same level if no higher NC level exists. Applicants for courses with no National Certificates, such as handicraft courses, are exempted.
- Certified photocopy of your Trainers Methodology Certificate (TMC), if available
Additional requirement for Arts and Design and Sports track applicants
- Certified photocopy of a Certification of Proficiency or Recognition from a recognized and respected association, organization, or guild in the field
Additional requirement for HEI and TVI faculty
- Certified photocopy of a Certification of Status of Employment or Service Record from your higher education institution (HEI) or technical-vocational institution (TVI)
Reminders for applicants
- The School Screening Committee checks and verifies the authenticity of all documents and gives you a certification that it has received your application.
- Arrange all documents in the order listed above and place them in a white long folder with a fastener.
- Late submissions are not accepted.
- The schedule of the English Proficiency Test (EPT) was to be announced later.
If you were in the 2017-2018 Registry of Qualified Applicants
Applicants who were in the Registry of Qualified Applicants (RQA) for SY 2017-2018 did not need to go through the usual selection process again. They had to send a letter asking that their previous scores be retained. Those who wanted to improve their scores could choose to undergo the usual selection process instead.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I submit my Teacher 1 application?
Submit your application letter and documents to the school head of the Elementary, Junior High School, or Senior High School where there is a teacher shortage or vacancy.
Which Personal Data Sheet should I use?
Use CSC Form 212, Revised 2017 (Personal Data Sheet), in two copies with your latest 2×2 ID picture.
What if I cannot get my service record or performance rating?
Applicants with teaching experience who cannot provide their service records, performance rating, or school clearance must submit a justification explaining why they are unavailable.
What extra document do TVL teacher applicants need?
TVL applicants need a TESDA National Certificate at least one level higher than the course they will teach, or the same level if there is no higher level, plus a Trainers Methodology Certificate if available.
Do I need to reapply if I was in the RQA for SY 2017-2018?
You did not need to undergo the usual selection process again, but you had to send a letter asking that your previous scores be retained. You could also choose to go through the process again to update your scores.
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