18-2. Advanced Step or Lane Placement
18-2.1. Step Credit for Prior Industry Experience.
CTE teachers shall be allowed credit for salary step placement for all years up to seven (7) years of full-time industry experience related to their content area in accordance with rules set by the Illinois State Board of Education in a position satisfactory to the Board, and subject to all applicable CPS policies and procedures.
18-2.2. Prior Work Experience with Trade Certificate.
A Career and Technical Education teacher with an Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Career and Technical Education, or an Educator License with Stipulations – Career and Technical Educator (ELS(CTE)), or an Educator License with Stipulations – Provisional Career and Technical Educator (ELS(CTEP)) shall be allowed credit for salary step placement for service and experience gained through non-educational industry related employment in a position satisfactory to the Chief Executive Officer.
18-2.3. Lane Placement with Trade Certificate.
The present practice of lane placement of teachers employed under a trade certificate will continue.