Decision making with analytical hierarchy process algorithm and prototype model for exemplary teachers

The selection process for exemplary teachers in vocational schools in Bekasi City has so far been carried out subjectively without a structured system, relying on internal meetings and daily notes, thus causing problems of transparency, accuracy, and efficiency. To overcome this, this study developed an online decision support system (DSS) that makes use of the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) algorithm to create an objective and measurable selection method based on five criteria: discipline, travel costs, personality, teaching administration, and learning achievement. Quantitative methods were applied by collecting data through questionnaires and observations, while the system prototype was designed through the stages of problem analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. The AHP algorithm was used to process the decision matrix, benefit-cost-based normalization, weighting, and pairwise comparisons, with a consistency test (CR =0.044) ensuring the reliability of the results. This system successfully identified Didi Saputra, S.Pdi., as the best exemplary teacher with the highest preference value (0.92), while providing a significant impact in the form of increased accuracy (reducing subjective bias), transparency (clear ranking reports), and efficiency (faster selection process). The research findings demonstrate the effectiveness of AHP as a structured solution for exemplary teacher selection, with potential for adoption by other educational institutions and sustainability through a web-based system.