The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently issued a new policy guideline that is set to revolutionize the teaching profession in public schools. This policy, known as the Rationalization of Teachers’ Workload in Public Schools and Payment of Teaching Overload, is a significant step towards creating a more conducive environment for effective teaching and learning.
A Balanced Workload
Under this new policy, teachers are required to render eight hours of service per day, with six hours devoted to actual classroom teaching. The remaining two hours are allotted for work incidental to normal teaching duties, which can be spent within or outside the school premises.
Compensation for Additional Duties
In addition to their regular teaching duties, teachers often take on additional roles such as school coordinators. Under the new policy, these additional teaching-related duties will be duly compensated in accordance with Section 14 of RA 4670.
Overload Pay
In cases where the service’s exigency requires teachers to extend their classroom teaching beyond the required six hours, they will be compensated through the payment of teaching overload. However, this overload should not exceed two hours per day.
Immediate Implementation
This DepEd Order (DO) takes effect immediately upon its approval, issuance, and publication on the DepEd website. It will be registered with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR) at the University of the Philippines Law Center (UP LC), UP Diliman, Quezon City.
Seeking Clarification
For any clarification regarding this DO, individuals can coordinate with the Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development-School Effectiveness Division, located on the 4th Floor, Mabini Building, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City.
A Call for Compliance
The immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed. This policy is a significant step towards ensuring that our teachers are given the respect and compensation they deserve for their hard work and dedication. It is a testament to DepEd’s commitment to improving the quality of education in our public schools.
In conclusion, this new policy is a welcome change that promises to bring about a new era in the field of education. It is a clear indication of the value that DepEd places on its teachers and their crucial role in shaping the future of our nation.
Read DepEd Order No. 005, S. 2024 HERE.