Relationship of Managerial Skills Towards the School Performance of Public Elementary Schools in San Julian District: Basis for Formulation of Enhanced Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP)

Abstract

This study assessed the relationship of the managerial skills of the school heads in San Julian District, Eastern Samar Division to the school performance. A descriptive and correlational research design and the respondents were the 12 DepEd elementary schools employed. The data used in this study were taken from 12 school heads in San Julian District, Eastern Samar Division using 25 item adopted questionnaire consisting of five indicators for the school heads managerial skills practices; (1) capacity to lead strategically, (2) managing school operations and resources, (3) focuses on teaching and learning, (4) develops self and others, and (5) builds connections. Each item has a 5-point Likert scale to which the school heads respond in about 45 minutes. Data were subjected to statistical analysis including frequency, percentage, mean, overall mean, standard deviation, and correlation test. The statistical findings revealed that the level of managerial skills of public elementary school heads across San Julian District, in terms of; capacity to lead strategically; manage school operations and resources; focus on teaching and learning; develop self and others, and build connections are high. The school performance level displayed a move towards mastery efficiency. There was a significant relationship between the level of managerial skills of public elementary school heads to the schools' performance. Based on the findings, the following are recommended: School heads' managerial skills be sustained in accordance with the key result areas (KRA) outlined in the Performance Standards for School Heads (PSSH). Regular crafting and implementation of professional development for school heads and teachers. The DepEd official further reviews of prevailing leadership practices of school heads to further enhance the school performance, teaching staff, and learners.