Section 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:(a) work with a student teacher and a teacher who supervises a student teacher;(b) assist with the training of a recently hired teacher;(c) support school-based professional learning; and(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:(a) define the role of a teacher leader, including the functions described in Subsection (2); and(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: (a) appropriate resources to provide a teacher leader; and(b) appropriate ways to compensate a teacher leader.Amended by Chapter 51, 2024 General Session ,§ 6, eff. 5/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 408, 2020 General Session ,§ 22, eff. 5/12/2020.Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General Session ,§ 118, eff. 5/14/2019.Amended by Chapter 22, 2018 General Session ,§ 6, eff. 5/8/2018.Renumbered from § 53A-6-115 by Chapter 1, 2018 General Session ,§ 169, eff. 1/24/2018.Added by Chapter 328, 2016 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/10/2016.