53E-6-902. Teacher leaders.
(1) As used in this section, "teacher" means an educator who has an assignment to teach in a classroom.
(2) There is created the role of a teacher leader to: work with a student teacher and a teacher who supervises a student teacher; assist with the training of a recently hired teacher; support school-based professional learning; and 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: define the role of a teacher leader, including the functions described in Subsection (2); and 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: appropriate resources to provide a teacher leader; and appropriate ways to compensate a teacher leader.