Attached herewith is DepEd Order No. 39, s. 2007 dated June 15, 2017, titled Modified Qualification Standards for the Positions of Head Teachers and Principals.

Modified Qualification Standards for the Positions of Head Teachers and Principals

The Civil Service Commission (CSC), under Resolution No. 070520 dated March 19, 2007 has approved further modification to the Qualification Standards (QS) for Head Teachers and Principals in the elementary and secondary schools.

The modified Qualification Standards for the positions of Head Teacher I to III and Principal I to IV (for elementary level); Head Teacher I to VI and Principal I to IV (for secondary level) of this Department shall take effect immediately.

Subsequent appointees to said positions should meet the herein newly approved qualification standards, subject to the guidelines on selection and promotion of school heads, which include the passing of the Principalship test for aspirants to Principal I positions.

All other existing issuances which are inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed or amended.

For your guidance and compliance.

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National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) Eligibility Requirements

Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH)

Principal I to IV Modified Qualification Standards

For Elementary Schools

POSITION TITLE	SG	LEVEL	EDUCATION	EXPERIENCE	TRAINING	ELIGIBILITY
Principal I	18	2	Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units	Head Teacher (HT) for 1 year; or Teacher-In-Charge (TIC) for 2 years; or Master Teacher (MT) for 2 years; or Teacher for 5 years.	40 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Principal II	19	2	Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units + 6 units of Management	1 yr. as Principal	40 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Principal III	20	2	Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/18 professional education units + 6 units of Management	2 yrs. as Principal	40 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Principal IV	21	2	Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units + 6 units of Management	3 yrs. as Principal	40 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)

For Secondary Schools

POSITION TITLE	SG	LEVEL	EDUCATION	EXPERIENCE	TRAINING	ELIGIBILITY
Principal I	18	2	Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units	HT for 1 year; or TIC for 2 years; or MT for 2 years; or Teacher for 5 years.	40 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Principal II	19	2	Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units + 6 units of Management	1 yr. as Principal	40 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Principal III	20	2	Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units + 6 units of Management	2 yrs. as Principal	40 hours of relevant training	RA1080 (Teacher)
Principal IV	21	2	Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units + 6 units of Management	3 yrs. as Principal	40 hours of relevant training	RA1080 (Teacher)

Head Teacher I to VI Modified Qualification Standards

For Elementary Schools

POSITION TITLE	SG	LEVEL	EDUCATION	EXPERIENCE	TRAINING	ELIGIBILITY
Head Teacher I	13	2	Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units	TIC for 1 year; or Teacher for 3 years	24 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Head Teacher II	14	2	Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units	HT for 1 year; or TIC for 1 year; or Teacher for 4 years	24 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Head Teacher III	15	2	Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units	HT for 2 years; or TIC for 2 years; or Teacher for 5 years	24 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)

For Secondary Schools

POSITION TITLE	SG	LEVEL	EDUCATION	EXPERIENCE	TRAINING	ELIGIBILITY
Head Teacher I	13	2	Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units with appropriate field of specialization	TIC for 1 year; or Teacher for 3 years	24 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Head Teacher II	14	2	Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units with appropriate field of specialization	HT for 1 year; or Teacher for 4 years	24 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Head Teacher III	15	2	Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units with appropriate field of specialization	HT for 2 years; or Teacher for 5 years	24 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Head Teacher IV	16	2	Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units with appropriate field of specialization	HT for 3 years; or MT for 2 years	24 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Head Teacher V	17	2	Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units with appropriate field of specialization	HT for 4 years; or MT for 3 years	24 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)
Head Teacher VI	18	2	Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education; or Bachelor's degree w/ 18 professional education units with appropriate field of specialization	HT for 5 years; or MT for 4 years	24 hours of relevant training	RA 1080 (Teacher)

Modified Qualification Standards for the Positions of Head Teachers and Principals