A. For the purpose of the salary schedule, teachers shall be classified according to the salary classification issued by The Professional Certification Section of the Administration and Professional Certification Branch of the Department. Except as may be otherwise provided herein, for the purpose of this agreement the corresponding classification shall be as follows:
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
Class 6
Class 7
B. Classification of vocational industrial arts teachers shall be determined by the Department. Where the Department’s classification is Class 3 or less, including a Limited Teaching Permit, the vocational industrial arts teacher shall be placed in Class 3.