THE EFFECT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON TEACHERS' JOB SATISFACTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF DAWURO ZONE, SNNPRS

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of school environment on teachers’ job satisfaction secondary schools of Dawuro Zone. This study employed concurrent triangulation research design and mixed research methods including both qualitative and quantitative method, in which the concerned bodies (teachers, school principals, Department Heads and cluster supervisors) were participated. Moreover, the study was conducted in twelve (12) secondary schools in Dawuro Zone. Again, comprehensive sampling technique was used to select department heads and cluster supervisors, while simple random sampling was used to include teachers. Besides, purposive sampling technique was used to include school principals. Specifically, 200 teachers, 120 department heads, 5 cluster supervisors and 12 school principals involved in this study. However, the data collected from 190 teachers, 126 school leaders and 5 cluster supervisors were used for this study. The relevant data to the study were collected through questionnaire and interview. The quantitative data was analyzed by using percentage, mean score, independent sample t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient and whereas the qualitative data was analyzed through narration. The results indicated that the teachers were significantly dissatisfied with most aspects of their work due to the unfavorable working environment, unhappy with the school management, inadequate buildings and inadequate offices, lack of smooth relationships between teacher and student, unpleasant rewards and recognitions, lack of available material resources in which desks were uncomfortable and inadequate, lack electric light that serves for 24 hours, lack of lighting and ventilation in school, inadequate seating for teachers, lack of separate toilets and hand-washing facilities, lack of enough instructional materials and insufficient computer along with internet access. The possible suggestions focused on creating conducive school environment, promoting teachers based on performance, developing the professional skills of their teachers, adoring and giving respect for teaching profession, rewarding top-performing teachers and building positive relationship with stakeholders.