NCTQ Teacher Contract Database: Custom Report

Additional compensation for prior work experience

Methodology for Additional compensation for prior work experience

District Name	State	Additional compensation for prior work experience	Student Enrollment	Free/Reduced Lunch
Albuquerque Public Schools	NM	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	89,788	69%
Aldine Independent School District	TX	CTE teachers receive up to two years of experience for prior industry related work. More information In accordance with state law, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules (Board Policy DEA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583). Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Salary Schedule p. 13 (pdf), Sec. 2.D.1.a. State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	66,854	87%
Alpine School District	UT	If prior work experience is granted, it must related to the individual's area of certification and credit may be given for up to 10 years. Citation Last approved/revised: 2019 Board Policy 4035: https://policy.alpineschools.org/ State Law no	81,715	16%
Anchorage School District	AK	Vocational teachers are credited with up to three years of experience on the salary schedule for work directly related to their teaching assignment. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 14, 117.C. State Law no	46,115	19%
Anne Arundel County Public Schools	MD	Up to 15 years of credit is awarded as long as experience is in field of certification. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2019-2020 Contract pp. 8 & 9, Art. 3.F. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	83,300	32%
Anoka-Hennepin School District	MN	Vocational teachers can receive up to 13 years of credit. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 Contract pp. 7 & 8 (pdf), Art. VIII, Sec. 1, Subd. 1 & Sec. 2. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	38,802	32%
Arlington Independent School District	TX	The starting salary is determined individually based on each person’s job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience (no maximum number of years credit is specified). More information In accordance with state law, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules (Board Policy DEA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1098) Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Salary Schedule p. 13 (pdf). State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	59,900	73%
Atlanta Public Schools	GA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years	52,377	75%
Austin Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1146 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	80,032	53%
Baltimore City Public School System	MD	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policies Vocational teachers receive up to 10 years of experience credit (04/15/2020) Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (02/11/2018) issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (05/15/2017) State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	79,297	100%
Baltimore County Public Schools	MD	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	113,814	50%
Billings Public Schools	MT	Class IV Vocational Certified employees receive a maximum of 10 years credit. Teachers moving from a regular academic assignment to a vocational educational teaching assignment shall receive 1 year of experience credit for each 5 years of work experience. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 12, Art. VII, Sec. 2, Subd. 3.(d) & pp. 13 & 14, Art. VII, Sec. 6 & 7. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	16,958	36%
Birmingham City Schools	AL	When filling specified positions, experience in the private sector that requires specialized training or certification may be considered. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2018-2019 Salary Schedule p. 2. State Law no	23,041	83%
Bismarck Public Schools	ND	Career and technical instructors can receive credit for up to 12 years of related career and technical experience. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 8, Salary Schedule Advancement and Placement, VII. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	13,197	23%
Boston Public Schools	MA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	51,433	68%
Brevard Public Schools	FL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	73,734	49%
Bridgeport Public Schools	CT	For certification areas deemed as shortage areas, up to 7 years of work experience in related fields can be credited on the salary schedule, at the discretion of the Superintendent. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2023-2024 Contract p. 12, Art. 4.4.3. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	20,296	73%
Broward County Public Schools	FL	Up to 20 years credit for work experience directly related to the teacher's current teaching assignment. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2022-2023 Contract pp. 19-1 & 19-2, Art. 19.E & p. 19-4, Art. 19.H.1. New Employee Instructional Handbook p. 14. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	270,978	60%
Buffalo School District	NY	Vocational teachers receive a maximum of 5 years credit for prior work experience. Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 53, Art. XXV.E.(3). State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	32,891	73%
Burlington School District	VT	Number of years not specified; the Superintendent may give credit for subject-related work experience. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 38, Sec. III, Art. 18.4. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	3,834	46%
Capistrano Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	47,135	25%
Charleston County School District	SC	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	49,769	57%
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	NC	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum	147,638	58%
Cherry Creek School District	CO	Career and Technical Education teachers will receive up to 5 years credit for work experience. Citation Last approved/revised: 2012 Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 117, Board Policy 4141.4.2.A.c. State Law no	55,839	29%
Chesterfield County Public Schools	VA	Vocational education teachers, where the requirement calls for occupational work experience beyond the apprentice level, will be given credit for one year of teaching experience for each two years of work experience Citation Last approved/revised: 2018 Board Policy, App. A, Sec. 8, p. 4, G.2.: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/chesterfield/Board.nsf/Public State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	61,552	36%
Chicago Public Schools	IL	Credit (maximum amount not specified) is awarded for subject-related professional experience for shop, industrial arts, or drafting teachers or for Career and Technical Education teachers. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2023-2024 Contract Contract pp. 68 & 69, Art. 18-2. State Law no	358,453	78%
Cincinnati Public Schools	OH	Trade and industrial career technical program teachers receive credit for related work experience; maximum number of years not specified. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 72, Sec. 700.2.a.(6). State Law no	34,802	7%
Clark County School District	NV	Not specified; the Superintendent may, after consultation and agreement with the Association, recognize additional service credit for licensed occupational teachers with an endorsement in business and industry assigned to teach a vocational subject. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 44, Art. 26-18 & 26-19. State Law no	330,225	69%
Clayton County Public Schools	GA	Vocational teachers can receive up to three years of work-experience credit (teachers must have worked an additional three years beyond the two years required for certification to get the maximum credit of three years). Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2019-2020 Salary Schedule p. 10. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years	54,840	93%
Cleveland Metropolitan School District	OH	Teachers with relevant and/or specialized experience for a specific teaching position will receive 1 level of credit on the salary schedule for every 3 years of experience. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 186, App. A. State Law no	37,617	79%
Cobb County School District	GA	Vocational teachers are granted a maximum of 3 years of experience beyond the requirement for obtaining certification Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 Salary Schedule p. 6 (pdf). Past Policies Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (03/23/2020) Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (06/24/2017) issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (01/15/2016) State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years	111,854	41%
Columbus City Schools	OH	Only vocational teachers can receive credit for work-related experience; 10 years Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 83, Part I, Chapter 900, Art. 901.04. State Law no	48,925	81%
Conroe Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/909 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	62,837	40%
Corona-Norco Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	52,877	45%
Cumberland County Schools	NC	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum	50,879	76%
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal) p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/587/ State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	116,512	54%
Dallas Independent School District	TX	Career and Technology Education teachers receive up to two years of credit when work experience is required for certification or 8 years of specifically related work experience when a teacher does not hold a bachelor's degree. For all other teachers, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Salary Schedule pp. 4 & 5. Board Policy DEA (legal) p. 1: https://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/361 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	155,119	86%
Davis School District	UT	Up to 10 years of credit for professional employment may be given if approved by the Superintendent. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 6, Art. 3.2.3.[a], [d] & [f]. State Law no	74,289	19%
Dayton Public Schools	OH	Vocational teachers can get credit for subject-related work experience. 10 years of work experience counts towards college credits; after that point, each year of experience will count toward a year of service on the salary schedule. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 109, Art. 50.02.1, 50.02.2 & 50.02.7. State Law no	12,537	92%
DeKalb County School District	GA	Yes; the district will evaluate experience to assess the similarities of job responsibilities from verified previous experience. If the work experience is determined to be related, the Compensation Unit will consider the length of previous employment and the days and hours worked to determine the amount of experience towards salary placement. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2019-2020 Compensation FAQs p. 2. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years	99,166	73%
Denver Public Schools	CO	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2022-2023 Contract State Law no	92,039	65%
Des Moines Public Schools	IA	Teachers may be placed up to step 14 for job-related experience and 2 years of credit are given to business or industrial education teachers. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 21, Art. XII. Board Procedure 430, a.3: https://www.dmschools.org/departments/administration/policies-and-procedures/ State Law local districts have authority; state mandates minimum salary	33,167	78%
Desoto County School District	MS	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	34,392	52%
Detroit Public Schools Community District	MI	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	49,534	86%
District of Columbia Public Schools	DC	Yes; 9 years for each year of work in another field deemed applicable to education. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 96, Art. 36.7.1.2. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	48,568	77%
Douglas County School District	CO	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	67,591	12%
Duval County Public Schools	FL	Vocational teachers can receive up to 10 years of credit for related experience. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2022-2023 Contract p. 63, Art. XII.A.3.d. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	130,229	51%
El Paso Independent School District	TX	Trade and industry teachers are allowed up to 10 years for related, approved industrial work experience (2 years of credit by the state and 8 years by the district). Career and Technical Education teachers are allowed up to 5 years. For all other positions, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Stipend Pay p. 9 (pdf). Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/437 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	57,315	75%
Elk Grove Unified School District	CA	Teachers with vocational experience may be placed as high as step 16. More information The vocational experience must have occurred within twenty years immediately preceding the date of employment with the district. (p. 71, Art. 19.803.c). Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 71, Art. 19.802 Contract State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	62,865	54%
Fairfax County Public Schools	VA	Career and technical teachers receive one year of credit per three years of occupational experience up to 15 years. Citation Last approved/revised: 2017 Board Regulation 4625.14, p. 3, III.D.1 & IV.A: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/Public State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	187,797	29%
Fort Bend Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1.: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/483 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	76,122	43%
Fort Wayne Community Schools	IN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	29,404	61%
Fort Worth Independent School District	TX	Career and technology teachers may count up to 2 years of work experience if it was required for certification. For all other positions, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Salary Schedule p. 9, Sec. I. Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1101 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	84,510	86%
Fresno Unified School District	CA	Yes, for work experience directly related to the teaching assignment; amount of credit not specified. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 73, Art. 50.4.1.3. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	71,126	87%
Frisco Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/309 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	60,182	13%
Fulton County Schools	GA	Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) teachers receive up to 3 years of credit for verifiable industry experience directly related to the field in which the employee is teaching, in accordance with Georgia Code GBA(5) 160-5-2-.05 Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Salary Placement Guidelines p. 2, III. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years	94,491	44%
Garland Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/364 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	55,987	65%
Granite School District	UT	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2022-2023 Contract State Law no	66,767	55%
Greenville County Schools	SC	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	76,158	48%
Guilford County Schools	NC	Teachers are eligible to receive credit but number of years are not specified Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Compensation Summary p. 1 (pdf). State Law yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum	72,950	65%
Gwinnett County Public Schools	GA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years	179,758	53%
Hawaii Department of Education	HI	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Teachers are allowed up to four years of salary credit for prior military experience.	181,278	46%
Henrico County Public Schools	VA	Credit may be given for experience deemed relevant by the director of Human Resources Citation Last approved/revised: 2000 Board Regulation R4-09-001:http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/ State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	51,523	46%
Hillsborough County Public Schools	FL	Yes; up to 7 years of experience credit may be granted Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 73, Sec. 17.4.1 & 2. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	220,252	59%
Houston Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/592 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	209,772	80%
Howard County Public School System	MD	In designated critical needs subjects, a teacher may receive credit for up to 10 years of professional work experience if it took place while s/he was eligible for a Maryland teaching certificate. More information This provision only applies to teachers hired beginning in FY08. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 14, Art. 12.A.4. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	57,907	19%
Indianapolis Public Schools	IN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	26,410	65%
Jackson Public Schools	MS	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	23,935	100%
Jeffco Public Schools	CO	Vocational teachers receive credit for industry experience; as of 2019-2020, the maximum credit is 8 years. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract pp. 45 & 46, Art. 17-4. State Law no	84,631	31%
Jefferson County Public Schools	KY	4 years Citation Last approved/revised: 2018 Board Policy 03.121, p. 1: http://policy.ksba.org/Chapter.aspx?distid=56 State Law no	97,936	56%
Jefferson Parish Public School System	LA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Districts are required to develop local compensation plans based on effectiveness, experience and demand with no one factor accounting for more than 50 percent. Experience may include relevant previous work.	48,254	61%
Jordan School District	UT	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	56,176	21%
Kanawha County Schools	WV	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	25,764	51%
Kansas City Public Schools, MO	MO	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	14,978	99%
Katy Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/594 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	79,913	31%
Klein Independent School District	TX	CTE Health Science Technology and CTE Technology Education teachers receive up to 10 years of credit for work experience in a related field. For all other positions, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2018-2019 Salary Schedule p. 60 (pdf). Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/595 Past Policies Not specified; experience will be credited according to the commissioner’s rules on creditable service, in accordance with state law (19 TAC 153.1021). (08/12/2019) issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (03/22/2018) State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	53,328	45%
Knox County Schools	TN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no, the state explicit delineates the kinds of experiences recognized for salary purposes and subject-are work is not on this list	60,854	46%
Laramie County School District 1	WY	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	1,051	37%
Lewisville Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal). p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/384 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	52,218	35%
Little Rock School District	AR	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	23,368	72%
Long Beach Unified School District	CA	Credit of up to 4 steps on the salary schedule is awarded when the experience will contribute directly to the effectiveness of the major assignment for which the applicant is being considered. More information Two years of experience under this provision are evaluated as equal to one step on the salary schedule. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract p. B-2, App. B.A.2.a. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	72,661	68%
Los Angeles Unified School District	CA	Credit is awarded only for those teaching in shortage fields and for teachers with a teaching credential that has as a requirement the completion of trade experience consonant with the subject named on the credential; amount of credit is not specified in either case. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 166 , Art. XIV.14.d & e. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	492,842	79%
Loudoun County Public Schools	VA	Up to 15 years of credit may be awarded for experience deemed relevant by the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Services. Vocational teachers where occupational work experience beyond the apprenticeship level is required may be allowed credit for one year of teaching experience for each year of relevant work experience. Citation Last approved/revised: 2016 Board Policy 7612: http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/page/70 State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	81,906	18%
Manchester School District	NH	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2022-2023 Contract p. 14, Art. 9.A.2. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	13,452	58%
Mesa Public Schools	AZ	Not specified; additional compensation may be given for unique skills or experience. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 13, Art. 7. Board Policy GCBA-R: https://www.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	62,981	55%
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools	TN	District acknowledges state law, Tennessee State Board of Education Rules and Regulations (0520-01-02-02). Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 8, II. State Law no, the state explicit delineates the kinds of experiences recognized for salary purposes and subject-are work is not on this list	84,667	71%
Miami-Dade County Public Schools	FL	1.0% above the starting teacher salary for each two years of full time industry aligned work experience for a maximum of 10%. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2022-2023 Contract Contract p. 216, App. E, Sec. 2.C.2 & p. 217, App. E, Sec. 2.C.5.e & f. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	350,434	69%
Milwaukee Public Schools	WI	Approved work experience may be recognized for equivalent credit when no financial remuneration is involved. Citation Last approved/revised: 2014 Administrative Procedure 6.21.(5).(h).: http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/About-MPS/School-Board/Policies--Procedures.htm State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	75,431	77%
Minneapolis Public Schools	MN	One year of experience for every two years of related experience, not to exceed 10 years of credit. Vocational teachers receive credit for trade experience - one year for each year as a foreman or lead man and one year of credit for two years of all other trade experience. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 139, Sec. 1, Art. 7.4.2.d & p. 140, Sec. 1, Art. 7.4.5.b. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	35,580	57%
Mobile County Public Schools	AL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	53,967	70%
Montgomery County Public Schools	MD	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	162,680	33%
New Haven Public Schools	CT	New teachers who participate in a state approved alternative certification program may receive up to 5 years on the salary scale for years of service in their prior professions. More information The Board shall determine what credit, if any, should be given and may determine what requirements will be considered. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2022-2023 Contract Contract p. 25, Art. XII, Sec. 6. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	20,180	71%
New York City Department of Education	NY	Teachers in designated license areas may receive salary step credit for related non-teaching experience (see footnote). Credit of up to 10 years is also awarded for appropriate industrial experience and nursing experience and certain trade experience More information Teachers of accounting and business practices, biology, chemistry, distributive education, earth science, home economics, industrial arts, mathematics, physics, science, special education, stenography/typewriting, technical subjects and shop subjects/trades are eligible for salary step credit if the non-teaching experience was paid, full-time and related to the teacher's license area and if the teacher worked in the role for at least one full calendar year and completed the role prior to assignment with the district. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2018-2019 District website: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/working-at-the-doe/benefits-and-pay Contract TCD Contract - November 1, 2009 - November 30, 2018, final contract: p. 5, Art. 3.C.3 & 4. Past Policies yes, credit is awarded for appropriate industrial experience and nursing experience, certain trade experience may also earn salary credit; 10 years (03/25/2019) yes, credit is awarded for appropriate industrial experience and nursing experience, certain trade experience may also earn salary credit; 10 years (12/20/2016) yes, credit is awarded for appropriate industrial experience and nursing experience, certain trade experience may also earn salary credit; 10 years (05/18/2015) State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	922,935	72%
Newark Public Schools	NJ	Work experience is credited for teachers of special or critical need areas; year-for-year up to the maximum step. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2023-2024 Contract p. 49, Art. XIV, Sec. 1.I. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	35,665	74%
NOLA Public Schools	LA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Districts are required to develop local compensation plans based on effectiveness, experience and demand with no one factor accounting for more than 50 percent. Experience may include relevant previous work.	4,642	54%
Norfolk Public Schools	VA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	30,087	72%
North East Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/179 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	65,186	48%
Northside Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/184 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	106,501	49%
Oakland Unified School District	CA	Credit is awarded on a case-by-case basis at a rate of one step for every two years of experience to a maximum of 5 steps for experience in a shortage field which was directly related to the certificated assignment. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 116, Art. 24.2.5.. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	36,373	73%
Oklahoma City Public Schools	OK	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	37,530	85%
Omaha Public Schools	NE	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	53,194	72%
Orange County Public Schools	FL	Maximum years of credit not specified; credit is given for positions requiring work experience for certification or for teachers of math, science and special education. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Contract pp. 24 & 25 (pdf), Art. XVI.H.2.a & f. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	209,089	52%
Osceola County School District	FL	Up to 10 years of work experience will be recognized for teachers in positions requiring work experience for certification or for vocational teachers. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 59, 16.02.3.a. & p. 60, 16.04. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	68,554	44%
Pasadena Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/597 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	53,291	86%
Pasco County Schools	FL	7 years Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 43, Add. A.3.a. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	75,048	54%
Pinellas County Schools	FL	Vocational and/or technical shop and technical laboratory instructors can receive up to 6 years of credit. The district may grant additional years of experience for related work experience when agreed to by the parties and when that work experience meets specified criteria. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 Contract pp. 60, Art. 45.C, F & G. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	100,948	50%
Pittsburgh Public Schools	PA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	22,567	96%
Plano Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/312 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	53,057	32%
Polk County Public Schools	FL	Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one year of related service. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 68, Art. 22.2-5. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	105,648	52%
Portland Public Schools, ME	ME	The Superintendent may approve subject-related experience if it can contribute to career knowledge for students and is directly and substantially related to the teacher's initial assignment; amount of credit not specified Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2022-2023 Contract p. 21, Art. 12.F. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	6,764	52%
Portland Public Schools, OR	OR	Non-degreed teachers in vocational teaching position are placed on the BA lane of the schedule and receive up to 10 years of work experience credit. Degreed teachers in vocational positions receive credit for each year of work experience (maximum years not specified). Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 42, Art. 12.2.2.9. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	46,924	36%
Prince George's County Public Schools	MD	Trades and industry teachers may receive credit for work experience, but it must be approved by the Superintendent. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 30, Art. 22.2. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	132,657	66%
Prince William County Public Schools	VA	The Human Resources Supervisor may make exceptions for good cause (e.g., teachers in a critical shortage area who have related work experience) and award credit for work experience. Citation Last approved/revised: 2019 Board Regulation 524.-3, p. 6 (pdf), Attachment A.(13): https://pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=906802 State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	90,843	42%
Providence Public School District	RI	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	23,699	85%
Red Clay Consolidated School District	DE	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law yes, but the state only awards credit for subject-related professional experience to teachers of trade and industry on a year-to-year basis; no maximum	15,414	43%
Richmond Public Schools	VA	Credit is awarded on a basis of one year of credit for every two years of full-time experience in selected highly technical areas outside the public teaching environment. Citation Last approved/revised: 1997 Administrative Procedure 7.1.B.2: http://www.rvaschools.net/Page/1231 State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	24,763	88%
Rochester City School District	NY	Up to 10 years of credit may be awarded upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools with the approval of the Board of Education for related vocational experience. Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 78, Sec. 46.2.a.(3). State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	27,044	89%
Sacramento City Unified School District	CA	Credit is awarded for comparable experience in an "exceptional professional assignment". More information Comparable experience includes previous teaching experience, Peace Corps service, VISTA service, preschool experience, or other exceptional professional assignments. Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 Contract Contract p. 58, Art. 12.3.2 State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	42,196	71%
San Antonio Independent School District	TX	Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176 State Law yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years	48,745	90%
San Bernardino City Unified School District	CA	Vocational teachers receive 1 year of credit for every 2 years of work-related experience, up to 10 years. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 Contract Contract p. 118, App. B, Sec. 1.F. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	48,769	89%
San Diego Unified School District	CA	3 years Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 142, Salary Rules for App. A. 4.041. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	102,884	58%
San Francisco Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; however, occupational experience may be recognized for teacher interns for advanced placement on the salary schedule Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 90, 36.2. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	52,417	53%
Santa Ana Unified School District	CA	The Board may approve and award credit for experience when the duties performed were similar to those expected in the position being filled or were of a highly specialized and/or technical nature having an immediate or direct relationship to those expected in the position being filled, and the experience was full time and successful; one year of credit will be given for three years of experience (maximum amount of credit not specified) Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 134, IN.2.4.1 & 2.4.2. State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	46,923	84%
School District of Lee County	FL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 Contract State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	94,410	49%
School District of Manatee County	FL	Vocational teachers will receive full credit for all related work experience (no maximum credit specified). Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 72, App. A. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	49,301	52%
School District of Palm Beach County	FL	Vocational and co-operative instructors will receive up to 10 years credit for full-time work experience as approved by the Superintendent. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 119, Art. VIII, Sec. B.2. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	194,172	59%
School District of Philadelphia	PA	Teachers of trade subjects who do not hold a BA may receive credit for trade experience up to step 10 on the salary schedule and those who hold a BA may receive credit for all years - minus 1 - of trade experience. Citation Valid: 2013-2014 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 116, App. F. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	128,647	100%
Seattle Public Schools	WA	Up to 6 years of credit is awarded for state-accepted occupational experience acquired after the instructor meets the minimum vocational certification requirements. Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2022-2023 Contract p. 47, Art. IV, Sec. H.3.b.8). State Law yes, for career and technical education business and industry route teachers, the state recognizes industry work and experience in determining the school district salary allocation; 6 years	55,271	31%
Seminole County Public Schools	FL	Vocational teachers can receive credit for up to 28 years of work-related experience Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 11, Art. VII.H. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	68,269	48%
Shelby County Schools	TN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no, the state explicit delineates the kinds of experiences recognized for salary purposes and subject-are work is not on this list	112,125	82%
Sioux Falls School District	SD	Trade experience may be credited at a rate of 1 year for every 2 years of experience. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2021-2022 Contract p. 16, Art. IV, Sec. C.B.2.B. Past Policies when trade experience is a consideration in program staffing, the Assistant Superintendent HR /Legal Services or Designee, after consultation with the President of the Association, may grant 1 year of experience on the schedule for each 2 years of trade experience (02/06/2018) issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (07/30/2013) issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (03/20/2013) State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	24,968	44%
Springfield Public School District, MO	MO	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	25,641	55%
St. Louis Public Schools	MO	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Last approved/revised: 1998 Board Regulation R4541: http://www.slps.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=6 State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	21,814	99%
St. Paul Public Schools	MN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	36,888	66%
Stockton Unified School District	CA	Year-for-year credit up to 16 years. Vocational teachers are paid on the CTE Equivalency Salary Schedule and receive 1 Vocational Equivalency (VE) credit for each year of industry work. VEs determine lane placement on the CTE salary schedule. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2022-2023 Contract p. 46 (pdf), Art. 18.4.5 & p. 52, App. G, CTE Equivalency Salary Schedule. Past Policies Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (12/15/2020) Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (04/07/2020) State Law yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum	37,502	74%
Toledo Public Schools	OH	Career Technology teachers receive up to 10 years credit for trade or work experience. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 131, Art. XXXV.F & p. 139. Art. XXXVI.A.2. State Law no	23,153	12%
Tulsa Public Schools	OK	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	36,512	82%
Virginia Beach City Public Schools	VA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	68,624	39%
Volusia County Schools	FL	Teachers in Cooperative, Technical, and Industrial Education who are required to have work experience for certification, Vocational Home Economics teachers and Certificated Visiting teachers receive up to 10 years of credit for prior work experience. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 Contract pp. 50 & 51, Art. 26.A.1.d - f. State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	63,223	64%
Wake County School District	NC	Maximum years of credit are not specified. Citation Valid: 2020-2021 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 57. State Law yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum	161,784	33%
Washoe County Public Schools	NV	Non-degree teachers with an occupational endorsement receive credit for up to 5 years of work experience Citation Valid: 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 Contract Contract p. 22, Art. 24.2.1.1. State Law no	67,113	46%
West Ada School District	ID	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law no	40,205	22%
Wichita Public Schools	KS	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule	48,916	77%
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools	NC	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum	54,707	61%

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