20-A §13014. Master teacher certificate
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 6: TEACHERS
Chapter 502: CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL
§13014. Master teacher certificate
1. Definition. A master teacher certificate is a renewable certificate issued to an individual who has achieved additional professional standards in accordance with this section.
[ 1983, c. 845, §4 (NEW) .]
2. Qualifications. State board rules governing the qualifications for a master teacher certificate shall require that the certificate may only be issued to an applicant who, at a minimum:
A. Possesses a professional teacher certificate; [1983, c. 845, §4 (NEW).]
B. Has demonstrated exemplary professional skills in classroom instruction and who may have additionally contributed to the profession in such areas as:
(1) Curriculum development;
(2) Teacher in-service training and effective staff development; or
(3) Student-teacher supervision; and [1983, c. 845, §4 (NEW).]
C. Has obtained the support system's positive recommendation based on the contents of a teacher action plan pursuant to section 13015. [1983, c. 845, §4 (NEW).]
[ 1983, c. 845, §4 (NEW) .]
3. Endorsements. The holder of a master teacher certificate shall possess, at a minimum, the endorsements held under the professional certificate.
[ 1983, c. 845, §4 (NEW) .]
4. Five-year certificate. A master teacher certificate may be issued for a 5-year period and may be renewed in accordance with section 13016.
[ 1983, c. 845, §4 (NEW) .]
5. Effective date. Notwithstanding the July 1, 1988, reference in section 13011, the state board shall establish as a target date, September 1, 1987, to adopt rules governing the issuance of master teacher certificates. Following the effective date of these rules, eligible teachers may apply to qualify for a master teacher certificate. Master teacher certificates may be issued starting in July 1988.
[ 1985, c. 797, §49 (RPR) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1983, c. 845, §4 (NEW). 1985, c. 797, §49 (AMD).