Law Summary
Scope and Coverage
- Applies to all appointments or assignments of teachers in public schools and learning centers under DepEd.
Priority in Filling Vacant Positions
- Priority given to bona fide residents of the barangay, municipality, city, or province where the school is located.
- Teachers must possess all qualifications required by law and DepEd Orders.
- Among bona fide residents, the most qualified applicant is given priority.
Recruitment and Selection Procedure
- Interested applicants submit written applications with necessary documents to school head.
- School head verifies documents and residence proof, forwards applications to Schools Division Superintendent.
- Division Office maintains a registry valid for one school year.
- Superintendent appoints or assigns teachers.
- DepEd Secretary issues guidelines consistent with RA 8190 and these IRR.
Protest Procedure
- Aggrieved applicants in Schools Division registry may file a protest within 90 days of appointment issuance.
- Protest filed as sworn letter-complaint in triplicate to Regional Office.
- Regional Director requires Schools Division Superintendent to respond within 15 days.
- Decision by Regional Director appealable to DepEd Secretary within 15 days.
- Further appeal to Civil Service Commission.
- Protest does not invalidate appointment but approval is subject to protest outcome.
Sanctions for Violations
- Violators charged administratively under RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards) and related laws.
- 1st violation: One-month suspension without pay.
- 2nd violation: Two-month suspension without pay.
- 3rd and subsequent violations: Six-month suspension without pay.
Separability Clause
- Invalidity of any provision does not affect other provisions' validity and effectivity.
Repealing Clause
- Rules inconsistent with these IRR are repealed, rescinded, or amended accordingly.
Effectivity
- Rules effective 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.