First of all, change management emerges as one of the key elements with regard to evolving job characteristics. A
clear understanding of the job definition and its evolution as a result of changing roles and modified expectations is
crucial (task system). Furthermore, a strong leadership system is required in order to implement change and reforms.
Professional development systems should provide additional support all along a teacher’s career and, finally, interactions
with key stakeholders, such as parents, administrative authorities, political organizations and business
associations, are necessary in order to clarify and share the teacher’s function, roles and profiles (social system).