Utah Code 53E-6-901. Substitute teachers
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(1) As used in this section, “substitute teacher” means a licensed or non-licensed individual who is employed by a school district to fill in for a regular classroom teacher during the teacher’s temporary absence from the classroom.
Terms Used In Utah Code 53E-6-901
- Educator: means :(2)(a) a person who holds a license;(2)(b) a teacher, counselor, administrator, librarian, or other person required, under rules of the state board, to hold a license; or(2)(c) a person who is the subject of an allegation which has been received by an LEA, the state board, or UPPAC and was, at the time noted in the allegation, a license holder or a person employed in a position requiring licensure. See Utah Code 53E-6-102
- License: means an authorization issued by the state board that permits the holder to serve in a professional capacity in the public schools. See Utah Code 53E-6-102
- School: means a public or private entity that provides educational services to a minor child. See Utah Code 53E-6-102
(2) When hiring substitute teachers, school districts shall prioritize licensed educators as substitutes when available.(3) An individual shall submit to a background check in accordance with Section53G-11-402 prior to employment as a substitute teacher.(4) A teacher’s position in the classroom may not be filled by a non-licensed substitute teacher for more than a total of 20 days during any school year unless a licensed educator is not available.(5) An individual who is ineligible to hold a license for reasons described in Title 53E, Chapter 6, Part 6, License Denial and Discipline, may not serve as a substitute teacher.