Management Competencies and Work Performance of Grade Leaders in Binangonan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Governance of basic education shall begin at the national level. It is at the regions, divisions, schools where policy and principle for the governance of basic education shall be translated into programs, projects, and services developed, adapted and offered to fit local needs. Elementary schools are typically headed by a Principal. Grade leader is an essential position or assignment to any school for it provides effective implementation of school's programs. However, there is no existing selection criteria in appointing/designating a teacher to become a grade leader; thus, this action research was conducted in order to determine the management competencies and work performance of grade leaders in Binangonan Elementary School.

METHODS

The correlational survey research design was employed in the study. This is based on the description of the relationship between management competencies and grade leader's performance. The descriptive method of research was used in this study to gather information about the present existing condition.

RESULTS

All the aspects are verbally interpreted as Competent except on information technology. On the other hand, teachers ranked all the aspects high which is interpreted as Competent. From the findings, it can be deduced that there is a similarity in the perceptions of the two groups of respondents; however, the teachers gave the highest scores. The performance of teachers is all very satisfactory. The null hypothesis stating that no significant relationship on the management competencies of the grade leaders and their work performance is accepted. This may induce an insight that the performance of the grade leaders as revealed in their Performance Report is not an indicator of the level of their management competencies or vice versa.

DISCUSSIONS

The perception of the teachers on the level of management competencies of grade leaders with respect to interpersonal skills and information technology skills is significantly higher than the grade leaders themselves. Their perceptions do not differ with respect to leadership Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Management Skills, and Problem Solving Skills. The level of management competencies of grade leaders does not significantly affect the level of their work performance.