Özet:

In this study, the opinions of the teachers about the teacher career stages were determined and the answers were sought to questions whether the career structure is necessary and how it should be to organize. The basic qualitative research pattern was used in the research. The study group was determined by maximum diversity sampling method and the interview form developed by the researchers was used with teachers working at different school levels. In the research, it was found that the teachers thought that the career stages and therefore the teacher career stages exam is unnecessary, and the application of teacher career stages will lead to conflicts between teachers and that the teacher career stages should be determined according to the professional service year. In addition, teachers recommend that Turkish Ministery of National Education should be established the career structure by providing the participation of teachers to the decision and creating them opportunities for professional development and in-service trainings.