Washington Administrative Code
Title 415 - Retirement Systems, Department of
Chapter 415-112 - Teachers' retirement system
MEMBERSHIP
Section 415-112-120 - What is the definition of a "teacher"?

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 415-112-120

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

Only teachers are eligible to establish membership in TRS.

(1) A teacher is a person who:

(a) Is qualified to teach under WAC 415-112-015(8); and is employed by a public school in an instructional, administrative, or supervisory capacity; or

(b) Otherwise meets the criteria in RCW 41.32.010(29).

(2) For example, persons employed in the following positions are included in the definition of teacher:

(a) Classroom teacher;

(b) Superintendent and assistant superintendent;

(c) Principal and assistant principal;

(d) Educational staff associate (see WAC 415-112-122);

(e) School librarian;

(f) Program administrator;

(g) School doctor.

(3) For example, persons employed in the following positions are not included in the definition of teacher:

(a) Custodian, bus driver, or cafeteria worker;

(b) Library technician;

(c) Administrative assistant or payroll clerk.

Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.32.010(29). 05-12-042, §415-112-120, filed 5/25/05, effective 6/25/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. 95-16-053, §415-112-120, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.

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