The Role of Job Satisfaction in Mediating the Influence of Competency on Teacher Performance at SMA Negeri 1 Timang Gajah Bener Meriah Regency
Keywords:
competence, job satisfaction, teacher performanceAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of competence on teacher performance with job satisfaction as an intervening variable at SMA Negeri 1 Timang Gajah, Bener Meriah Regency. The background of this research is based on the importance of the role of teachers in improving the quality of education, where teacher performance is influenced by internal factors such as competence, as well as external factors in the form of job satisfaction. This study uses a quantitative approach with a population of 77 teachers, all of whom are sampled through the saturated sample technique. Data collection was carried out through the distribution of questionnaires and processed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The results of the study show that competence has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance and job satisfaction. Job satisfaction has been proven to have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance and is an intervening variable in the relationship between competence and teacher performance. These findings indicate that efforts to improve teacher performance need to be focused on strengthening competencies, and creating a work environment that supports job satisfaction. The results of the research are expected to be a reference for schools in formulating policies for the development of teacher professionalism in a sustainable manner.
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