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