The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to renew and hire 7,062 administrative support staff in public schools nationwide to reduce teachers’ non-teaching responsibilities and improve the quality of education.
The move follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to streamline teachers’ workloads and remove unnecessary clerical duties. It also aligns with the government’s strategy to enhance learning environments while ensuring the well-being of educators.
DepEd said that it will employ the new administrative staff under a Contract of Service (CoS) arrangement, using funds from its maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE).
The agency will base compensation on the prevailing regional minimum wage, calculated for 22 working days per month, and will provide an additional 12.5 percent premium in tranches.
The support staff will prepare reports, coordinate school programs and activities, and handle other clerical tasks assigned by school heads.
While, the incumbent administrative officers must meet performance targets in their Terms of Reference and pass evaluations by their respective Schools Division Offices (SDOs) to qualify for renewal.
Candidates must hold at least a Senior High School diploma and demonstrate basic administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with standard office equipment, the department disclosed.
The education department will screen new applicants through a selection process that includes credential reviews and interviews.*
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