Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION
Rule 505-2-.181 - Teacher Leader Endorsement

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 505-2-.181

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(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.

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.

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