2010 Maine Code
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 502: CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL
20-A §13014. Master teacher certificate

Part 6: TEACHERS

§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).