Authorization for Temporary Appointment
- The CSC permits the appointment of certain non-registered teacher eligibles to teaching positions under temporary status.
- This measure serves as an interim solution pending the availability of registered teacher eligibles.
Eligibility Criteria for Temporary Appointment
The following individuals may be appointed temporarily to teaching positions:
- Career Service Professional eligibles.
- PD 907 eligibles.
These individuals must also meet the educational qualifications below:
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education or Elementary Education from a reputable college or university.
- Hold other degrees recognized as equivalent to degrees in Secondary or Elementary Education as defined by the implementing rules of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
- Hold any technical or professional degree with at least 18 units of credit in professional education courses.
Terms and Conditions of Temporary Appointment
- The temporary appointment is limited to a maximum duration of one (1) year.
- The appointing authority retains discretion to terminate the appointment earlier if qualified and willing registered teacher eligibles become available.
Implementation and Authority
- This resolution was adopted by the CSC on July 3, 1995 under CSC Resolution No. 95-3980.
- The Chairman of the CSC at the time, Corazon Alma G. De Leon, issued the directive to ensure compliance.
Summary of Key Provisions
- The resolution is a stopgap measure to mitigate teacher shortages during a transitional period in regulatory authority.
- It provides clear eligibility standards focusing on educational attainment for temporary appointment.
- It emphasizes the temporary nature of such appointments and prioritizes registered teacher eligibles when available.
- It places the final decision and termination power with the appointing authority to maintain flexibility and uphold qualification standards.