It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to submit evidence for reclassification to the Department.
Where a teacher is granted a higher classification by the Department, the higher classification shall be effective the first of the month following receipt of evidence from the teacher to the Superintendent of the Division or designate of completion of requirements for the higher classification except in the case of evidence submitted in September, October or November, the higher classification shall be effective retroactive to the start of the school year and provided the teacher provides written notification to the Superintendent of the Division or designate of the impending change in classification no later than September 30th.
The salary for the higher classification shall be paid by the Division upon receipt of confirmation to the Division of completion of the requirements for the higher classification from the Department.