FAQs for Expanded Career Progression for Teaching and School Administration Position

This FAQ set is a clear, one-stop guide to DepEd’s Expanded Career Progression—covering Teachers I–VI, Master Teacher I–V, and School Principals I–IV—with fully cited answers drawn from official DepEd Orders. It explains qualification standards, performance evidence (COIs/NCOIs), comparative assessment for school heads, strict documentary requirements, timelines, and transparency rules. Section 6 is split into three tailored portfolio checklists (Teachers, Master Teachers, Principals) so applicants see exactly what to prepare—no guesswork, no mixed requirements. Use it to brief staff, screen applications, and help candidates self-check before filing.

Expanded Career Progression (ECP) — Finalized FAQs

Teachers (I–VI), Master Teacher (I–V), and School Principals (I–IV). Fully cited to DepEd Orders.

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1) General FAQs

Q1. What is the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) and who’s covered?General

A: ECP formalizes two career lines: Classroom Teaching (Teacher I–VII, Master Teacher I–V) and School Administration (School Principal I–IV); advancement aligns to PPST/PPSSH and CSC-approved QS.

Q2. Can I “skip” career stages?

A: You may advance to a position in the next career stage only if you also meet the entry position’s performance requirement of that next stage and the target position’s QS.

Q3. What is the maximum Salary Grade jump per promotion?

A: A single promotion (via reclassification or vacancy) is capped at +3 Salary Grades, unless a CSC-allowed exemption with proper DBM/CSC justification applies.

Q4. How many Master Teachers and Principals can a school have?

A: School Principal: one principal item per unique school. Master Teachers (high-level): Elementary 1:5 teachers; JHS 1:5 per subject; SHS 1:5 per track; special ratios for RSHS, SNEd, ALS, and multigrade/hardship.

Q5. What happens to long-vacant items (“scrap-and-build” / conversion)?

A: If a CT/SA position stays vacant for ≥1 year despite posting/selection, it may be converted to the entry position within the same job group (e.g., Teacher VI → Teacher I; SP II–IV → SP I).

Q6. Where do I find the current Qualification Standards (QS)?

A: DepEd Order 019, s. 2025 (CSC-approved QS). Calls for Applications must include the QS; HRMO uses them in initial screening. ^[2]

2) Teaching Positions (Teacher I–VI)

Q1. How many IPCRFs can I submit and what’s the timing rule?Teachers

A: Up to three (3) rating periods; the latest must cover one full year in your current post.

Q2. What PPST evidence counts do I need by target rank?

• T II: ≥6 Proficient COIs (VS) + ≥4 Proficient NCOIs (VS).
• T III: ≥12 Proficient COIs (VS) + ≥8 Proficient NCOIs (VS).
• T IV: 21 Proficient COIs (VS) + 16 Proficient NCOIs (VS).
• T V: ≥6 Proficient COIs (Outstanding) + ≥4 Proficient NCOIs (Outstanding).
• T VI: ≥12 Proficient COIs (Outstanding) + NCOIs: 4 VS + 4 Outstanding.

COI/NCOI counts may be drawn from ≤3 rating periods; latest must be a full year in current post.

Q3. What COT rubric levels apply when observations are used?

A: TII–TIII: COT levels 2–6. TIV–TVII: COT levels 3–7.

Q4. I’m moving from SA (e.g., HT/ASP/ASSP/TIC) to CT. How is performance verified?

A: Via comparable performance requirements (latest rating VS) using the mapping table for Teacher II–VII / MT I–V.

3) Master Teacher (MT I–V)

Q1. What PPST evidence counts do I need by MT rank?MT

• MT I (HP): 21 Proficient COIs (O) + 8 Proficient NCOIs (VS) + 8 Proficient NCOIs (O).
• MT II (HP): 10 HP COIs (O) + 5 HP NCOIs (VS) + 5 HP NCOIs (O).
• MT III (D): 21 HP COIs (O) + 8 HP NCOIs (VS) + 8 HP NCOIs (O).
• MT IV (D): 10 D COIs (O) + 5 D NCOIs (VS) + 5 D NCOIs (O).
• MT V (D): 21 D COIs (O) + 8 D NCOIs (VS) + 8 D NCOIs (O).

Q2. What COT rubric levels apply when observations are used?

A: MT I–II (HP): 4–8. MT III–V (Distinguished): 5–9.

Q3. Do MTs follow the same rating-period rule?

A: Yes—≤3 rating periods; latest must be a full year in current post.

4) School Heads (School Principal I–IV)

Q1. What are the comparative-assessment components and points?Principals

A: 100 points: Education (10), Training (10), Experience (10), Performance, Outstanding Accomplishments (10), Application of Education (10), Application of L&D (10), Potential (WE + BEI).

Q2. How are the Written Exam (WE) and BEI weighted?

A: SP I: WE 10 pts (uses NQESH/Principal’s Test percentage) + BEI 5 pts. SP II–IV: WE 5 pts (SDO-developed) + BEI 10 pts. ^[1][3]

Q3. How are WE scores computed?

A: Use the formulas in the Order (e.g., percentage × weight for NQESH; raw → % → weighted for SDO exams).

Q4. Is passing the school head exam mandatory?

A: For first appointment to any School Principal level: yes—passer/eligible of NQESH/Principal’s Test (or a future DepEd school head assessment). (Earlier incumbents remain valid for reclass.) ^[1][4]

Q5. Minimum performance rating?

A: At least Very Satisfactory (VS) in the latest full-year cycle (or last rating before authorized leave).

Q6. Any training baseline to keep in view?

A: Aim for ≥32 hours relevant training in the last 5 years (Curriculum, Pedagogy, School M&O, Instructional Leadership).

5) Requirements (Documents & Process)

Q1. What are the documentary requirements for Teachers/MTs (RFTP)?Docs

A: Letter of Intent; CS Form 212 (Rev. 2025) + WES; Valid PRC ID; Scholastic records (SO/TOR/Diploma); Service Record; Latest Appointment; NEAP/relevant training; Performance ratings (≤3; latest full-year); Checklist + Omnibus Sworn Statement (Annex C-2, with Data Privacy); other HRMPSB-required MOVs (e.g., PPST NCOI portfolio). For SHS-TVL only: TESDA NC II / TMC. E-submission allowed (RA 8792); hard copies may be required. ^[1][2]

Q2. What are the documentary requirements for School Principals (RFSPP)?

A: PDS + WES; PRC ID; (if applicable) Competency cert; Scholastic records; Service Record; NEAP/relevant training; NQESH/Principal’s Test Certificate of Rating; Latest Appointment; Performance ≥VS (latest full-year); Checklist + Omnibus (Annex C-2); MOVs for Outstanding Accomplishments & Applications of Education/L&D (since last appointment). E-submission allowed; incomplete mandatory docs by the deadline = exclusion. ^[1][2]

Q3. Are late or add-on documents accepted after the deadline?

A: No. Additional documents after the deadline are not accepted; incomplete mandatory submissions are excluded.

6) Content of Portfolio — Tailored Checklists (Revised)

A) Teachers I–VI — What exactly goes in my PPST NCOI portfolio?Portfolio

A: For each required PPST NCOI, attach direct MOVs proving alignment; no MOV = 0 for that NCOI’s portfolio alignment. Add a brief cover note (indicator → MOV → how it aligns → rating period/date). BEI validates your portfolio but is not a separate “Potential” criterion for teacher reclass.

Rating-period rule: ≤3 rating periods; latest = full year in current post. COT anchors (when used): TII–TIII levels 2–6; TIV–TVII levels 3–7.

B) Master Teachers I–V — Any differences for my PPST NCOI portfolio?

A: Same structure, but your MOVs must match the correct PPST level: Highly Proficient (MT I–II) or Distinguished (MT III–V). Missing MOVs for a required NCOI still score 0 for alignment; BEI can’t replace MOVs.

C) School Principals I–IV — What are the four portfolio tabs?

1. Outstanding Accomplishments: awards/recognition (with search mechanics, certs, level), research & innovation (approved proposal, accomplishment report, utilization/adoption, citations), SME/NTWG/committee roles (issuance, outputs), resource speakership/learning facilitation (invites, recognition, slides), NEAP accreditation.
2. Application of Education: action plan, accomplishment report, utilization/adoption; higher credit when directly relevant to the principalship.
3. Application of Learning & Development: action plan, accomplishment report, utilization/adoption; relevant vs not-relevant weighting.
4. Potential (WE + BEI): SP I—WE 10 pts (NQESH %) + BEI 5 pts; SP II–IV—WE 5 pts (SDO-developed) + BEI 10 pts; follow exam-score conversion formulas in the Order. ^[1][3][4]

Non-portfolio prerequisite: Performance ≥VS in the latest full-year cycle (or last rating before authorized leave).

7) Timelines & Posting

Q1. When is the Call for Applications and what must it include?Timeline

A: Issue not later than June 30; post in ≥3 conspicuous places and online; include slots, QS, JD, required docs, deadlines, full schedule, EEO clause.

Q2. How are results posted and for how long?

A: Post CAReER with application codes only for ≥10 calendar days; notify all applicants via official channels.

Q3. What is the query/appeal window?

A: File within 5 days from CAReER posting; HRMPSB responds within 3–7 days.

Q4. Key end-to-end dates after ranking?

A: Transmit to DBM-RO by Nov 30; issue appointments by Mar 30 of the succeeding year (after NOSCA).

8) Scoring, Cut-offs & Carry-over

Q1. What is the cut-off and what if I’m not accommodated?Scoring

A: ≥50 points remain in the CAReER queue, prioritized next cycle, and need not be reassessed.

Q2. Can I carry over scores even below the cut-off?

A: Yes—applicants (teachers and school heads) may carry over CAReER scores and update credentials next cycle.

References (official)

1. DepEd Order No. 024, s. 2025 — Expanded Career Progression Guidelines (landing page)
2. DepEd Order No. 024, s. 2025 — Full PDF
3. DepEd Order No. 019, s. 2025 — Amended Qualification Standards
4. DepEd: Principals’ Test / NQESH (information page)
5. DepEd Memorandum s. 2024-013 — Clarifications re: NQESH/Principal’s Test

Tip: Keep a digital copy of the DO PDFs in your division’s shared drive and cite page/section when advising applicants.

ACRONYMS (Spelled-Out)

• ALS — Alternative Learning System
• App L&D — Application of Learning & Development
• AppEd — Application of Education
• BEI — Behavioral Event Interview
• CAReER — Official ranked results posting/list (stylized term used in DO 024)
• COI — Classroom-Observable Indicator
• COT — Classroom Observation Tool (RPMS-aligned to PPST)
• CSC — Civil Service Commission
• CT — Classroom Teaching (career line)
• DBM — Department of Budget and Management
• DBM-RO — DBM Regional Office
• ECP — Expanded Career Progression (System)
• EEO — Equal Employment Opportunity
• IPCRF — Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form
• JD — Job Description
• JHS — Junior High School
• L&D — Learning and Development
• NC II — National Certificate II (TESDA)
• NCOI — Non-Classroom-Observable Indicator
• NEAP — National Educators Academy of the Philippines
• NOSCA — Notice of Organization, Staffing and Compensation Action
• NQESH — National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (Principal’s Test)
• PDS — Personal Data Sheet (CS Form 212)
• PPSSH — Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads
• PPST — Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
• PRC — Professional Regulation Commission
• QS — Qualification Standards
• RA 8792 — Electronic Commerce Act of 2000
• RO — Regional Office (DepEd)
• RSHS — Regional Science High School
• SA — School Administration (career line)
• SDO — Schools Division Office
• SDS — Schools Division Superintendent
• SHS — Senior High School
• SNEd — Special Needs Education
• SO — Special Order (for graduation/issuance on scholastic records)
• TESDA — Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
• TMC — Trainers Methodology Certificate (TESDA)
• TOR — Transcript of Records
• TVL — Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (track)
• WE — Written Examination
• WES — Work Experience Sheet (attachment to CS Form 212)
• MOV — Means of Verification

Note: “CAReER” is used as a formal term in the Order to refer to the posted comparative assessment/ranking results; it is not expanded in full within the text.