SATISFACTION ON JOB DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS OF THE TEACHERS IN SOFRONIO ESPAÑOLA DISTRICT

Abstract

This study examined the level of satisfaction of teachers in the district of Sofronio Espanola, Division of Palawan with 68 teacher-respondents. The instrument used was a researcher-made in which the validity was obtained by soliciting the suggestions of the department's higher officials and experts. The sampling procedure used was stratified accidental sampling. The researchers surveyed the schools which are close to the nearest District Office. Restrictions in travel were also considered as well as following health protocols. Respondents were also chosen according to their availability during the time of the survey. Online platforms for surveys were also used. Mean, mode, percentages and ranks were used in the treatment of their data.Results indicated that the respondents' age ranges from 20-45 years old which were considered middle-aged. Mostly were females. The majority were married raising 0-2 kids. The respondents' years of service to the department range from 6-10 years. They have an income amounting to 20,000-30,000 and mostly said that their monthly salaries are their major source of income. Their net take-home is below 10,000.The level of satisfaction of the teacher-respondents in terms of the affirmative statements on the job description and benefits is very satisfied. They are satisfied when it comes to the completeness and promptness of the department's allocation of benefits, to some administrative functions given to them, to the higher compensation being received by the teaching force of the country.