(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.