I. Introduction
Teacher reclassification is important for career development and promotion in the Department of Education (DepEd). It allows teachers to advance in rank based on their qualifications, performance, and years of service. This process is meant to reward merit and help teachers grow in their careers. Still, many teachers face challenges that keep them from fully benefiting from reclassification.
Teachers are more committed when they are appreciated and have the resources they need to do their jobs well. An encouraging work environment and fair pay are important (Howley, Reynolds & Southgate, 2016). Narimawati (2017) also found that teachers prefer jobs that meet their financial needs. If these needs are not met, teachers may not reach their full potential and may become less dedicated to teaching.
Teachers are more satisfied when they feel secure, have chances for promotion, and receive better pay. Financial rewards help meet their needs and make them feel more responsible (Howley, Reynolds & Southgate, 2016). Deshmukh and Pwar (2019) explained that once basic needs are met, people look for stability and control, which jobs can provide (Nwagwu, 2015).
Compensation is closely tied to teachers' commitment to their schools (Iwu et al., 2018; Mabaso and Dlamini, 2018). Teachers' pay ought to match their responsibilities. If salaries do not cover basic needs, teachers might look for extra work or spend less time at school. Money worries can distract them from their students. Low pay is a common reason teachers leave the profession worldwide (Geiger and Pivovarova, 2018). (Geiger & Pivovarova, 2018, pp. 604-625).
Because of these issues, this study aims to identify the challenges public secondary school teachers face during the reclassification process, particularly regarding paperwork, workload, administrative steps, and support from their schools or division offices. It also examines how these problems affect teachers’ motivation, career growth, and ability to complete the process, drawing on their own experiences.
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