SCHOOL MANAGERS’ OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCE

Author Name: 1. Dr. Alexander Cruz 2. Dr. Franklin T. Dumayas 3. Dr. John T. Dumayas 4. Marites D. Dumayas

Volume/Issue: 02/11

Country: Phillipines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2022-92954677/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Principal III, Lias Elementary School, Marilao South District, Marilao, Bulacan, Philippines
2. Professor I, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Philippines
3. Asso. Prof. Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Philippines
4. Asso. Prof. Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Philippines

ABSTRACT

The study determined the upshot of school managers’ professionalism on occupational their competence. Using the mixed methods of research with 101 school administrators and 10 district supervisors as respondents of the study, findings showed that majority of the Public Schools District Supervisor respondents cited that “Most of the time school managers use behavioral decision-making style because like the conceptual decision-making style, a group of individuals are approached for their insights into a situation”. Moreover, according to them, through conflict self-awareness, one can more effectively manage conflicts and professional and personal relationships. On the other hand, they also asserted that to make schools continuously perform better depends mainly on the ability of school managers to tap and make good use of resources. Guided by the principles of School-Based Management, schools collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders. The school manager respondents’ levels of occupational competence were described as “outstanding”. In relation to this, the respondents argued that school managers need to be proficient in performing their duties and responsibilities. They have to possess instructional leadership by means of mentoring teachers for the improvement of the pupil’s performance. Likewise, educational programs and projects have to be implemented in consonance with the department’s thrusts. Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: Elementary school managers do not differ in their professionalism as regards personal traits, decision making styles, conflict resolution, and community related factors when grouped according to position title. Meanwhile, district supervisor respondents claimed that the school managers regardless of their positions manifest the same professionalism. Also, attitude and having the heart of a true leader is the most important thing to be able to perform their work competently. Elementary school managers’ professionalism is associated with their occupational competence in terms of instructional supervision, development/implementation of educational programs, and administrative management.

Key words: Occupational Competence, school manager’s professionalism, leadership, decision-making, School-Based management