Rule 505-2-.181 - Teacher Leader Endorsement(1)Eligibility Requirements.(a) To be eligible for the Professional Teacher Leader Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in any teaching, service or leadership field and complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.(b) To be eligible for the Induction Teacher Leader Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher Induction certificate in any teaching or service field and complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.(2)In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT). An individual holding the optional Teacher Leader Endorsement has strengthened and enhanced competencies to: (a) Facilitate the design and implementation of sustained, intensive, and job-embedded professional learning based on identified student and teacher needs;(b) Work with others to promote the development of a school culture that fosters excellence 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;(f) Access and conduct research, and apply research findings to improve teaching and learning; and(g) Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with all stakeholders to improve student learning and foster/influence change.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.181
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.
Original Rule entitled "Teacher Leader Endorsement" adopted. F. Jun. 11, 2014; eff. July 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Dec. 21, 2015; eff. Jan. 15, 2016, as specified by the agency.Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.