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National Competency
National Competency
Many teachers could be thinking and wondering why they are only the subject of a national competency
standards while their immediate superiors, the school heads are not. But its not actually the case for
like the teachers who are considered as the heart of the school system, school heads too will be under a
national competency standards as stated in DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2010,
The following are the principles which guided the framing of the NCBS-SH.
Function - based. The competencies are based on school head functions as stated in RA 9155, related
laws and DepEd policies.
Responsive. Competencies are applicable in any range of context: big or small school, city or rural
school, culturally divergent groups.
Impartial. These are applicable to any school head regardless of position item, gender, age, experience
and other personal circumstances.
CORE PRINCIPLE
School heads are competent, committed and accountable in providing access to quality and relevant
education for all all through transformational leadership and high degree of professionalism.
1.A. Developing and Communicating Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives (VMGO)
Involves internal and external stakeholders in formulating and achieving school vision, mission, goals
and objectives.
Revisits and ensures that school activities are aligned with the school VMGO.
Establishes BEIS/SIS and baseline data of all performance indicators/ involves all internal and external
stakeholders in developing SIP/AlP.
Utilizes data, e.g, BEIS/SIS,SBM assessment, TSNA, and' strategic planning in the development of SIP/AlP.
Aligns the SlP/AIP with national, regional and local education policies and thrusts.
Assists teachers and students to understand problems and identify possible solutions.
Provides opportunities for growth for growth and development of members as team players.
Gives feedback on the team's performance using performance - based assessment tool.
Establishes a system for rewards and benefits for teachers and staff.
Collaborates with concerned staff on the planning and implementation of programs and projects.
Ensures proper allocation and utilization of resources (time, fiscal, human, IMS, etc.)
Provides feedback and updates to stakeholders on the status of progress and completion of programs
and projects.
Assists teachers in identifying strengths and growth areas through monitoring and observation.
Advocates and executes plans for changes including culture' change in the workplace
Creates & manages a school process to ensure student progress is conveyed to students and
parents/guardians, regularly.
Addresses d~ciencies and sustains successes of current programs in collaboration with teachers, and
learners
Manages the introduction of curriculum initiatives in line with DepEd policies (e.g. BEC, Madrasah)
Provides in a collegial manner timely, accurate and specific feedback to teachers' regarding their
performance.
Establishes and models high social and academic expectations for all
Participates in the management of learner behavior within the school and other school related activities
done outside the school.
Recognizes high performing learners and teachers and supportive parents and other stakeholders
Provides environment that promotes use of technology among learners and teachers.
Ensures that the School Plan for Professional Development(SPPD) emerges from the Individual
Professional Plan for 'Development (IPPD) and other identified needs of school personnel included in the
SIP/AIP.
Mentors and coaches employees and facilitates the induction of new ones
Ensures that the objectives of the school development plan are supported with resources for training
and development programs.
Prepares, implements, and monitors school-based INSET for all teaching staff based on IPPD’s
Utilizes the basic qualification standards and adheres to pertinent policies in recruiting and hiring
teachers/ staff
Creates and trains School Selection and Promotion Committee and trains its members.
Recommends better ways and means to improve recruitment, hiring and performance appraisal of
teachers.
Monitors and evaluates performance of teaching and nonteaching personnel vis-a-vis targets.
Delegates specific tasks to help manage the performance of teaching and non-teaching personnel.
Establishes school and family partnerships that promote student peak performance.
Organizes programs that involve parents and other school stakeholders to promote learning.
Conducts dialogues, fora, training of teachers, learners and' parents on the welfare and improves
performance of learners.
Promotes the image of the school through school summit, State of the School Address (SOSA), cultural
shows, learners' project exhibits, fairs, etc.
Conducts dialogues and meetings with multi-stakeholders in crafting programs and projects.
Establishes sustainable linkages / partnership with other sectors, agencies and NGOs through MOA/
MOU or using Adopt-a-School Program policies.
Manages the implementation, monitoring and review of the SIP/AlP and other action plans.
Establishes and maintains specific programs to meet needs of identified target groups.
Takes the lead in the design of a school physical plant facilities improvement plan in consultation with an
expert.
Allocates/prioritizes funds for improvement and maintenance of school physical facilities and
equipments.
Oversees school operations and care and use of school facilities according to set guidelines.
Institutionalizes best practices in managing and monitoring school operations thereby creating a safe,
secure and clean learning environment.
Manages school resources in accordance with DepEd policies and accounting and auditing rules and
regulations and other pertinent guidelines.
Organizes a procurement committee and ensures that the official procurement process is followed.
Utilizes funds for approved school programs and projects as reflected in SIP/AlP.
Prepares financial reports and submits / communicates the same to higher education authorities and
other education partners.
Uses IT to facilitate the operationalization of the school management system (e.g. school information
system, student tracking system, personnel information system)
Uses IT to access Teacher Support Materials (TSM), Learning support Materials (LSM) and assessment
tools in accordance with the guidelines.
Shares with other school heads the school's experience in the use of new technology.
7.A. Professionalism
Manifests genuine enthusiasm and pride in the nobility of the teaching profession.
Observes and demonstrates desirable personal and professional (RA 6713 & Code of Ethics RA 7836)
behaviors like respect, honesty, dedication, patriotism and genuine concern for others at all times.
Maintains harmonious relations with superiors, colleagues, subordinates, learners, parents and other
stakeholders.
Makes appointments, promotions and transfers on the bases of merit and needs in the interest of the
service.
Maintains good reputation with respect to financial, matters such as the settlement of his/her debts,
loans and other financial affairs.
Develops programs and projects for continuing personal and professional development including moral
recovery and values formation among teaching and non-teaching personnel.
7.B. Communication
Communicates effectively to staff and other stakeholders in both oral and written forms.
Listens to stakeholders' needs and concerns and responds appropriately in consideration of the political,
social, legal and cultural context.
Observes Award System and a system of assistance for teachers staff to sustain integrity, honesty and
fairness in all school practices.
Demonstrates integrity, honesty and fairness all his/her dealings and transactions.
With these standards, teachers would no longer envy their school heads as to the volume of work and
responsibility they are expected to perform.
This national competency standards too will ensure the continuing flow of dedicated and passionate
applicants to the school heads position and not those wishy washy type whos primary and common
agenda is to have higher pay, prestige, and easy work as formerly perceived by many of a school head
position.
(This material is based on the attachment to a Division Memorandum No. 141, s. 2010 dated June 1,
2010 of the City Schools Division of Marikina as stumbled upon by The Learning Captain through google
search. Take note that, the presentation is identical with NCBTS and so it is expected that the process of
rating is the same.)