Challenges and Prospects of a Competency-Based Teacher Promotion and Appointment System

This study explores the necessity of introducing a competency-based teacher promotion and appointment system to address the limitations of the current teacher promotion and appointment system. The existing system has primarily been revised through adjustments to evaluation components and modifications of subcategories. However, such changes have been insufficient in resolving conflicts among stakeholders. To address this issue, the study analyzes the evolution of principal leadership and the limitations of the current system, proposing the competency-based evaluation system employed in the public sector as an alternative. The study examines the changing roles of principals and the development of their leadership, followed by an in-depth analysis of the current teacher promotion and appointment system's key issues. These issues are categorized into performance evaluation components such as career evaluation, job performance evaluation, training evaluation, and additional points. Furthermore, the research investigates the current status and challenges of the competency evaluation system implemented in the public sector to assess its applicability to the teacher promotion and appointment system. Based on these findings, the study emphasizes the necessity of developing a national standard for school leadership competencies and redesigning leadership education programs to support the implementation of a competency-based teacher promotion and appointment system. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of establishing a robust system for the introduction and operation of this new approach. Ultimately, it suggests a long-term transition from the current promotion and appointment system to a teacher leadership development system.