Rule 505-2-.209 - Teacher Leadership(1) Certification Requirements. (a) Educators holding a valid Clear Renewable, Level 4 or higher Georgia Teaching (T), Service (S), Technical Specialist (TS), or Leadership (L or PL) certificate are eligible to add the Teacher Leadership certificate by completing a GaPSC approved program as described in 505-3-.53 and completion of the Georgia state-approved content assessment.(b) Non-Renewable Professional Certificate (See Rule 505-2-.06). 1. A Non-Renewable Certificate in this field may be issued at the request of an employing system for an out-of-state applicant who completes state-approved requirements for Teacher Leadership certification except for satisfying Special Georgia Requirements.(c) International Exchange Certificate (See Rule 505-2-.08). 1. An International Exchange Certificate is not issued for this field.(d) Permit (See Rule 505-2-.10). 1. A Permit is not issued for this field.(e) Non-Renewable Non-Professional Certificate (See Rule 505-2-.30). 1. A Non-Renewable Non-Professional Certificate is not issued for this field.(f) ADAC (See Rule 505-2-.04). 1. An ADAC Certificate is not issued for this field.(g) Core Academics (See Rule 505-2-.27). 1. A Core Academic Certificate is not issued for this field.(h) Clinical Practice (See Rule 505-2-.28). 1. A Clinical Practice Certificate is not issued for this field.(i) One Year Supervised Practicum (See Rule 505-2-.29). 1. A One Year Supervised Practicum Certificate is not issued for this field.(j) Adjunct License (See Rule 505-2-.40). 1. An Adjunct License is not issued for this field.(2) Renewal Requirements (See Rule 505-2-.24).(3) Content Assessment Requirement.(a) Georgia-certified educators who complete an out-of-state program leading to certification in Teacher Leadership must pass the Georgia state-approved content assessment(s).(b) Educators certified in other states who seek initial GaPSC certification through interstate reciprocity are not required to pass the Georgia state-approved content assessment(s) if a content assessment was passed in order to earn professional certification in Teacher Leadership. See GaPSC Certification Rule 505-2-.15 Certification by Interstate Reciprocity.(4) In-field Statement. An individual holding the Teacher Leadership Certificate (grades P-12) has strengthened and enhanced competency levels to include: (a) Facilitate the design and implementation of sustained, intensive, and job-embedded professional learning based on identified student and teacher needs.(b) Work with stakeholders to promote the development of a school culture that fosters excellence and equity in teaching and learning and focuses on continuous improvement creating a sense of belonging and building a collaborative work environment.(c) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of curriculum and apply this knowledge to the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to standards.(d) Model best practices in pedagogy and serve as a mentor and coach for other educators.(e) Work with others to design and implement assessment practices and analyze data for monitoring and improving teaching and learning through data-informed decision making.(f) Access and conduct research, and apply research findings to improve teaching and learning.(g) Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to improve student learning and to guide positive change.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.209
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200.
Repealed: Original Rule entitled "Teacher Leadership" adopted. F. Jun. 22, 2011; eff. Oct. 15, 2011.