Title: New Regulations and Benefits Announced for Iran’s Teaching Community
In a significant development for Iran’s education sector, official spokesmen have detailed a series of new measures concerning teacher employment, benefits, and service conditions. These initiatives, framed within the legal directives of the Seventh Development Plan, aim to address key areas for educators and administrative staff.
Enhanced Employment Prospects for Experienced Teachers
Ali Farhadi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, clarified the regulations for employing teachers from non-governmental schools. He emphasized that the criteria are established by the legislature, not the Ministry itself.
According to the law, individuals with a history of service in state schools or the Literacy Movement will receive a coefficient of 0.1 for each year of service. For those with five years of experience, this translates to a coefficient of 1.5, with the cap set at five years of service. Furthermore, 50 percent of employment quotas over the next five years have been allocated for these qualified individuals.
“For those with experience in non-governmental schools,” Farhadi added, “their service period will be added to their age limit for employment eligibility.” He stated that the Ministry is obligated to implement these legal provisions.
Special Allowance Tied to Government-Wide Policy
Addressing queries about a special allowance for teachers, the spokesperson provided a clear update. He confirmed that if a special allowance is approved for all government employees, teachers will be included without exception.
“The issue is that the government has not yet approved this special allowance for any of its employees,” Farhadi explained. “We are pursuing the matter diligently, just like other government sectors. Should it be ratified, teachers will also benefit from this scheme.”
Wage Increases for Service Staff
The Ministry also addressed the status of service personnel within the education system. Farhadi noted that these individuals, who have accepted specific roles, have received the most substantial salary increases this year, with some raises reaching up to 7 million Tomans. This measure is part of an effort to recognize their contributions and maintain staffing stability.
Streamlining Procedures for Service Committments
On the topic of issuing end-of-service cards for individuals with service commitments, Farhadi reported that several coordination meetings were held recently. The required training periods for these individuals are organized in coordination with the relevant introducing bodies.
“The Ministry of Education has completed its part by compiling and submitting the names and information of these individuals to the public conscription department,” he said. “We are actively following up to ensure this matter is resolved smoothly through continued coordination.”