Utah Code 53E-6-902. Teacher leaders

(1) As used in this section, “teacher” means an educator who has an assignment to teach in a classroom.

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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
School: means a public or private entity that provides educational services to a minor child. See Utah Code 53E-6-102
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
State board: means the State Board of Education. See Utah Code 53E-1-102

(2) There is created the role of a teacher leader to:

(2)(a) work with a student teacher and a teacher who supervises a student teacher;

(2)(b) assist with the training of a recently hired teacher;

(2)(c) support school-based professional learning; and

(2)(d) provide feedback on the demonstration of competencies for an applicant seeking licensure through a preparation program.

(3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall make rules that:

(3)(a) define the role of a teacher leader, including the functions described in Subsection (2); and

(3)(b) establish the minimum criteria for a teacher to qualify as a teacher leader.

(4) The state board shall solicit recommendations from school districts and educators regarding:

(4)(a) appropriate resources to provide a teacher leader; and

(4)(b) appropriate ways to compensate a teacher leader.