Guidelines on the Implementation of the Expanded Career Progression System for Teachers and School Heads in the Department of Education

Comparative Assessment Results for Expanded Reclassification (CAReER)

40. After a judicious and objective assessment of the qualified candidates, the HRMPSB shall prepare two (2) sets of the CAReER for each teaching position, including SNET positions, in accordance with Items 41 and 42 of this Enclosure within seven (7) calendar days after all the applicants have been assessed.

41. A copy of the duly signed CAReER per position, in which candidates are listed in no particular order using application codes, shall be posted in at least three (3) conspicuous places in DepEd offices/schools concerned for a period of at least 10 calendar days, indicating the date of posting.

42. Another copy of the duly signed CAReER shall be submitted to the SDS, highlighting the candidates for reclassification who meet the cut-off score of 50 points, ranked from highest to lowest based on the total scores obtained from the evaluative assessments. The CAReER shall be accompanied by the Plantilla Allocation List (PAL) (see Annex R-1), containing only the names of candidates who can be accommodated based on the cut-off score and the estimated number of slots for reclassification per position as determined based on the set parameters stipulated under Item 5 of this Enclosure.

43. The SDS shall review the CAReER and PAL ensuring equitable allocation of funding to all positions; and approve, if found in order, for onward endorsement to the Regional Director.

44. The HRMPSB shall indicate in the 'Remarks' column of the CAReER all other relevant information about the individual applicants to guide the SDS in the review and approval of the candidates to be recommended for reclassification. Specific information that may be supplied in the 'Remarks' column include but not limited to the HRMPSB's notes on the applicant's potential, job fitness, organization fitness, and location fitness.

Specific details of the teacher needs analysis particularly on the required competencies to effectively deliver the relevant content in the appropriate key stages and relevant subject or learning area specialization shall also be form part of the primary considerations. Thus, the 'Remarks' column of the CAReER shall contain the teacher applicant's information and qualifications on the following:

a. Learning area specialization (e.g. Kindergarten or Early Childhood Education; Filipino, English, Math, Science, and other subject area specialization; SHS strand and area specialization);

b. Knowledge and qualifications in handling learners in Alternative Learning System (ALS), Special Needs Education (SNET), Madrasah, Indigenous People's Education (IPEd);

c. Language/s proficiency;

d. Other specialized skills and qualifications such as but not limited to proficiency in Filipino Sign Language (FSL), knowledge on the use of assistive technology or special learning aids, among others;

e. Place of residence (RA No. 8190, Localization Law), if applicable.

45. The CAReER for a particular position shall be valid until exhausted. All remaining candidates in the CAReER who meet the 50-point cut-off score but may not be accommodated for reclassification for current fiscal year due to limited funding shall be prioritized for reclassification in the next fiscal year. They shall be considered 'in the queue' and shall not be required to undergo the assessment process. The reclassification of their positions shall be processed before all other new applicants can be reclassified.

46. All candidates who did not meet the 50-point cut-off score who opt to participate in the next reclassification process for the same position shall be given the option to carry over their CAReER scores and/or update their credentials without having to undergo the entire assessment process; provided, they submit a Letter of Intent and most recent performance ratings compliant with the performance requirements of the position applied for.

47. All candidates who may not be accommodated for reclassification, including those who did not meet the cut-off score, are not precluded from applying to any vacant position, subject to applicable RSA Guidelines.

Should they opt to apply to an equivalent vacant teaching position, candidates shall be allowed to carry over their CAReER scores and/or update their credentials without having to undergo the entire assessment process; provided, they submit a Letter of Intent and updated performance ratings compliant with the performance requirements of the position applied for.

48. Queries and/or clarifications of the applicants pertaining to the process and result of the comparative assessment shall be lodged to the HRMPSB within five (5) calendar days from the date of posting of the CAReER; and shall be responded to, in writing, by the HRMPSB within three (3) to seven (7) calendar days upon receipt of the query and/or clarification. Notwithstanding the existence a query and/or clarification including any pending resolution pertaining to such, the process of reclassification shall proceed without delay.

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