Abstract
This study aimed to determine which domain in the school heads' motivational strategies predicted the job satisfaction of teachers significantly. The study utilized the quantitative non-experimental research design using causal-effect technique. The respondents were 165 public elementary teachers of Talaingod Municipality. Random sampling technique was used in the selection of the respondents of this study. The statistical tools used for the interpretation of the results in the study were Mean, Pearson-r and Regression Analysis. This study revealed a high level of motivational strategies in terms of staff development, staff recognition and professional advancement. This also displayed a high level of job satisfaction among teachers in work itself, advancement opportunities, supervisor support and co-worker relations. The correlation coefficient between the study's two variables revealed a high positive significant relationship. Staff development, staff recognition and professional advancement were revealed as the domains of motivational strategies that best predicted the job satisfaction of teachers.
