DISTRIBUTIVE LEADERSHIP MODELS AND THEIR EFFECT ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Employee engagement is an important factor in improving organizational performance, particularly in educational institutions where collaboration and shared responsibilities are essential. This study examined the influence of distributive leadership models on employee engagement among teachers and non-teaching personnel at Villaba National Comprehensive High School in Villaba North District, Cabunga-an, Villaba, Leyte. Distributive leadership refers to a leadership approach in which leadership responsibilities are shared among members of an organization rather than concentrated in a single leader. A descriptive-correlational research design was used, with data collected from 42 teaching and non-teaching personnel through a structured survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the levels of distributive leadership and employee engagement, while Pearson correlation analysis was applied to examine their relationship. Results showed that distributive leadership practices were implemented at a high level, particularly in shared decision-making and collaborative planning. Employee engagement was also found to be high, especially in commitment to school goals, teamwork, and job satisfaction. The correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between distributive leadership and employee engagement. These findings suggest that shared leadership practices contribute to higher employee motivation, collaboration, and commitment within the school environment. Strengthening distributive leadership practices may further enhance employee engagement in educational institutions.