Teachers coming into the division shall be allowed one increment for each year of experience elsewhere. Teaching experience gained while on Letter of Authority will be recognized. Teaching experience gained while on permit will be recognized up to a maximum of two years. Experience gained while teaching in private schools where Manitoba Education, or equivalent, curriculum is being taught shall be recognized up to a maximum of four years, or Manitoba Education rating.
Effective September 2016, following a teacher's placement on the Salary Schedule in accordance with Article 4.00; a teacher shall advance to the next higher step on the salary schedule at the rate of one increment upon completion of the equivalent of ten months full time teaching service as recognized by Professional Certification and Student Records, until maximum is reached. The due date for increments shall be the first day of the teaching month next following the completion of this ten (10) months teaching service.