Job satisfaction and work motivation of public primary school leaders in ilu aba bor zone

Abstract

The main intention of this study was to correlate job satisfaction and work motivation of primary school leaders with particular reference to Ilu Aba Bor zone. The researcher purposively selected 22 primary school principals, 22 vice principals, 22 unit leaders, 110 department heads, 5 cluster supervisors and 5 education experts; totally 186 sample respondents from the total population of the study. Purposive sampling technique was used because of assuming that they were providedto generate more information abouth the school leaders job satisfaction and work motivation. To collect appropriate information for the study, questionaires, intervie and document analysis were used. The findings of the study show that, school leaders were dissatisfied with work recognition, work achievement, work characteristic, work autonomy, leaderships’ responsibility and salary; while, partially satisfied with their interpersonal relationship and availability of school environment that include financial and material resource. With regard to motivational factors, school leaders’ motivation was founded to be low with work recognition, work responsibility, interpersonal relationships, the working condition and salary; while they are partially motivated with their work achievement and school policy and administration. The study also indicates that, job satisfaction and work motivation of school leaders is significantly related to each other. The relation of motivation to work recognition, advancement and promotion and leaderships work itself was negatively correlated whereas, the relation of positive job attitude, leadership autonomy and leaderships work itself was weak positive. In addition, job satisfaction variables including work achievement, work recognition, leaderships’ responsibilities, leadership’s interpersonal relationship and availability of sustainable school environment are the most significantly predicting work motivation. The findings of the study show that, disciplinary problems, inadequate school facilities and materials, insufficient supervision, inappropriate salary, lack of incentive and benefits are the most factors unsatisfying school leaders