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DepEd Teacher Rank Progression

Career advancement structure for DepEd teachers — Teacher I → III, Master Teacher I → V, Principal I → IV.

DepEd Teacher Rank Progression follows a structured career path:

Classroom teaching track:

  • Teacher I (SG-11) — entry
  • Teacher II (SG-12) — with master's degree or specific eligibility
  • Teacher III (SG-13) — additional master's units + experience

Master Teacher track (specialised teaching):

  • Master Teacher I (SG-18)
  • Master Teacher II (SG-19)
  • Master Teacher III (SG-20)
  • Master Teacher IV (SG-21)
  • Master Teacher V (SG-22)

Principal/Administration track:

  • Principal I (SG-19)
  • Principal II (SG-20)
  • Principal III (SG-21)
  • Principal IV (SG-22)
  • Education Programme Supervisor I-II
  • Schools Division Superintendent

What it means for you:

  • Career progression takes 5-15 years typically
  • Master's degree often required for advancement
  • Master Teacher track stays in classroom (unlike Principal track)
  • Superintendent + Director General levels reachable for top performers

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