Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

0917-886-9035 / (043) 286 7091 / (043) 288 7810

marialuisa.servando@deped.gov.ph

Office of the Schools Division Superintendent Proper – Office of the Schools Division Superintendent (OSDS)

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:  

  • Lead in the preparation and implementation of the DEDP and direct the preparation and implementation of SIPs/AIPs;

  • Organize, develop, direct and administer the Schools Division and exercise general supervision over basic education and non-school based education programs (kindergarten, elementary, secondary ALS and non-school based education programs) in the provincial or city schools division;

  • Initiate and direct the development of local curriculum materials and programs;

  • Monitor compliance to quality standards for basic education programs and for this purpose strengthen the role of division supervisors as subject area specialists;

  • Supervise the operations of all public and private pre-schools, elementary, secondary, integrated schools and learning centers in the schools division, promote awareness of,  and adherence by all schools and learning centers to accreditation standards prescribed by the Department of Education;

  • Exercise general administration and supervision of properties both fixed and movable within his/her jurisdiction, and approve the allocation/use and/or acquisition/procurement of goods and services for instructional and non-instructional purposes, including repairs, maintenance, rehabilitation and construction of education facilities, subject to existing rules and regulations;

  • Prepare and recommend approval of budgets of provincial/city schools within the schools division to the provincial/city board, and confer with them on matters affecting school appropriations and disbursements;

  • Plan programs and manage the distribution of national fund allotments as well as monitor the utilization of funds provided by the national government and the local government units to the schools and learning centers;

  • Approve appointments and deployments, and evaluate and recommend personnel actions(promotions, transfers, reassignments, and reinstatements and dropping from the rolls) on all personnel of the Schools Division, except the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent/s;

  • Spearhead the planning and implementation of  a comprehensive Professional Development Program for teaching and non-teaching personnel;

  • Coordinate and cooperate with local government units and non-government organizations including national government offices on matters affecting schools/LCs and certain community development projects;

  • Accept grants, donations, bequests and other forms of assistance from various donors and benefactors of basic education;

  • Sit as co-chairman of the Provincial/City School Board and/or as officer/member of other bodies as provided by law;

  • Communicate with Central Office and other Public Affairs offices across levels of DepED and other government agencies regarding information, news, and other matters relating to their functions;

  • Manage information flow and communications in support of crisis management ; and

  • Perform such other functions as may be provided by law, rules and regulations.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

  • Division Strategic Planning

  • Hiring, Recruitment and Promotion of Personnel (teaching and non-teaching)

  • Implementation of Education Agenda and Policies

  • Establishment of Networks and Linkages

  • Management of Curriculum Implementation

  • Provision of Instructional Supervision

  • Building Communities of Practice

  • Provision of Technical Assistance on the areas of Leadership, Curriculum Implementation, Resource Management, Linkages, and School Management

  • Allocation of Equitable Distribution of Resources

  • Establishment of Networks and Linkages