For your information, please find attached one copy of the interpretation order regarding Article 9, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the "Teacher Salary Act."

Details:
1. In accordance with the Ministry of Education's letter No. Tai Jiao Ren (II) Zi Di 1130034906B dated May 10, 113.

2. According to the Ministry of Education's order No. Tai Jiao Ren (II) Zi Di 1130034906A dated May 10, 113, the years of service of teachers in public schools who were previously employed as contract staff at Academia Sinica, with equivalent ranks, excellent performance, and similar nature of research work, shall be considered as years of service with equivalent ranks recognized by the Ministry of Education as stipulated in Article 9, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the Teacher Salary Act, and may be used for salary step increments on an annual basis. The criteria for determining equivalent ranks, excellent performance, and similar nature of work are as follows:
(1) Equivalent ranks: Calculated by converting their monthly remuneration to salary points for contracted personnel based on the salary point conversion rate approved by the Executive Yuan in the year of employment, and then determined according to the "Table for Determining Equivalent Ranks and Salary Step Increments for Various Personnel and Teachers."
(2) Excellent performance: As per Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item 13 of the "Regulations for Salary Step Increments Based on Pre-service Years of Service for Teachers," a certificate of excellent performance must be submitted.
(3) Similar nature of work: In accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 1 of the "Regulations for Salary Step Increments Based on Pre-service Years of Service for Teachers," "similar nature of work" refers to the original position's nature being similar to the subject to be taught, and the work experience being essential for teaching.

3. The original letter and interpretation order from the Ministry of Education are attached for your reference.