School Climate as Mediator Between Principal’s Leadership Style and Job Satisfaction Of Elementary Teachers

AUTHOR(S)

TRISHIA JOY G. MORTILLERO

ABSTRACT

—— Poor job satisfaction is a worldwide issue. This study aimed to determine the significance of mediating the effect of school climate on the Relationship between leadership style and job satisfaction. Using a mediating analysis involving 100 elementary public school teachers as samples selected through a random sampling technique, the study revealed that the interest variable significantly mediates the correlation between predictive and criterion variables. Thus, the Path-Goal Theory of leadership was affirmed. Implementing leadership development programs, promoting a positive school climate, engaging teachers in decision-making, providing professional Development, and enhancing resources and Support are recommended. Keywords — Educational Management, Principal’s Leadership Style, Job Satisfaction, School Climate, Mediating Effect, Philippines