JOB SATISFACTION AND PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

This study aimed to investigate and explore the impact of job satisfaction on the performance of Math junior teachers. To facilitate such concern, a survey questionnaire was used to determine the level of job satisfaction with indicators covering compensation and benefits, leadership of administrators, social relationship, and work environment. Data mining on teachers' IPCRF rating were also collected that served as the basis for performance. Unstructured Interviews to the respondents were done by the researcher to validate the gathered data. Frequency, Percentage, Mean, T-test were the statistical tools used in this research. The results showed that teachers' overall job satisfaction level for compensation and benefits and social relationships were at a strongly satisfied level while leadership of administrators and work environment were at a satisfied level. In terms of level performance, 70% of the teachers were at outstanding level and 25% were at very satisfactory level. All job satisfaction demographics namely: compensation and benefits, leadership of administrators, social relationship and work environment showed significant difference towards teachers‟ performance. Thus, a satisfied teacher can also become a productive and performing teacher.