Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
leadership domain. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing as a teacher leader. On the last page,
summarize your strengths and areas of possible growth. Boxes will expand as needed.
 Exploring/Emerging (E/E) - a level of practice in which the teacher leader relies on ongoing assistance from more experienced
colleagues for support, guidance, and survival. The teacher leader is moving toward becoming more self-directed and independent in
her/his practice.
 Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher leader is able to provide independent leadership and easily applies what s/he
has learned about leadership.
 Integrating/Innovating (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher leader is fully skilled and confident. The
Integrating/Innovating teacher leader contributing to the broader educational community through staff development, research, or
publication in professional journals.

Domain 1: Fosters a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and Student Learning E/E A I/I
a) Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems, make decisions,
X
manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b) Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, mediating, and X
identifying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared goals and professional learning.
c) Employs facilitation skills to create trust among colleagues, develop collective wisdom, build ownership X
and action that supports student learning.
d) Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in addressing challenges. X

e) Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages to X
promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 As the head of the History department, I cooperate  Area of growth is to hold various inclusive meetings
with my fellow subject colleagues to discuss and with all departments and grade levels to discuss
solve problems, make decisions, etc. methods of improving student learning.
 During department meetings, professional
development meetings, I make the effort to
include everyone’s opinion and perspectives.
 Interact with colleagues in various interactions in a
respectable manner.

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E/E A I/I
a) Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate strategies to improve X
student learning.
b) Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of results, and application X
of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c) Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other organizations X
engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d) Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from their classrooms to X
improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 In our department and professional development  An area of growth is to reach out to higher
meetings, I provide assistance to my colleagues education institutions and other organizations to
regarding curriculum content resources and other provide students with additional access to resources
resources to accompany student learning. and pathways.
 I provide materials I have used and presently use
to colleagues to develop stronger
lessons/activities.
 In our professional development and department
meetings, my staff collaborate using data from
assessments to improve teaching and learning.

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement E/E A I/I

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 a) Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning that is team-based, X
job-embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content standards, and linked to school/district
improvement goals.
b) Uses information about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of colleagues by X
identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated professional learning.
c) Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. X
d) Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and differentiated professional X
learning.
e) Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of professional X
learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f) Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in teams to engage in job- X
embedded professional learning.
g) Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and improve student X
learning.
h) Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and facilitating X
professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 I collaborate with my colleagues and  Area of growth is to increase my presence in the
administration during professional development professional development meetings to advocate for
meetings, during lunch, and after-school to my colleagues, as well as develop and plan
develop a plan for the implementation of PBIS professional learning activities.
 During professional development, department, and
grade level meetings, I work with colleagues to
analyze student assessments.
 I provide my colleagues with feedback on their
teaching methods, provide advice for situations
they are in, and provide them with content
support.

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to identify opportunities X
to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school culture.
b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, and X
assessment data and helps make connections to research-based effective practices.
c) Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such X
as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address X
curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully X
and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to
promote collaborative learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe.
f) Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and X
ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 Alongside my colleagues, we meet to reflect on our  An area of growth is to continually promote
teaching practices by analyzing student data and instructional strategies that address issues of
other observable assessments. diversity and equity in the classroom. Although I do
 I serve as the History department leader and practice it on occasion, promoting on a larger scale
mentor for the new history teachers at my school will be beneficial.
site.
 I facilitate the data collected to improve instruction
and student learning with my colleagues.

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E/E A I/I
a) Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools aligned to state and X
local standards.

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 b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and interpretation of student data X
to improve educational practice and student learning.
c) Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in challenging X
conversations about student learning data that lead to solutions to identified issues.
d) Works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to promote changes in instructional X
practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 In professional development meetings, I  An area of growth would be to increase my capacity
collaborate with the English department to analyze to identify and use multiple tools and present them
student assessments, in order to improve our to my colleagues during meetings.
practice.
 In our department and professional development
meetings, I create a climate of trust and critical
reflection by being respectful, courteous, and
open-minded being.
 In our professional development meetings, I
collaborate with colleagues to design and interpret
student data taken from state tests, class
assessments, and other assessments to improve
student learning.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E/E A I/I
a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in X
the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger
community.
b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other X
stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and
circumstances.
c) Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity X
and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of
students and achieve high levels of learning for all students.
d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the X
community.
e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address X
the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 My school site has a large population of Hispanic  An area of growth is to collaborate with more
students. My ability to understand and knowledge families and the community to provide students
of the Spanish language and ability to relate to with a variety of diverse education.
students and families, I am able to speak in the
language of the families/students choice.
 I effectively communicate with families about the
equitable achievement for all students.
 I share an understanding among my colleagues of
the diverse student body.

Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E/E A I/I
a) Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how local, state, and X
national trends and policies can impact classroom practices and expectations for student learning.
b) Works with colleagues to identify and use research to advocate for teaching and learning processes that X
meet the needs of all students.
c) Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the rights and/or needs X
of students, to secure additional resources within the building or district that support student learning,
and to communicate effectively with targeted audiences such as parents and community members.
d) Advocates for access to professional resources, including financial support and human and other X
material resources, that allow colleagues to spend significant time learning about effective practices and
developing a professional learning community focused on school improvement goals.
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 e) Represents and advocates for the profession in contexts outside of the classroom.
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences
 I collaborate with colleagues during professional
development and department meetings to create
plans to advocate for our students.
 I share information with colleagues during
meetings on policies that may impact student
learning.
 During outside school site meetings, professional
development conferences and workshops, I carry
myself with respect and represent my profession
as an educator.
X
Areas of Interest in Growth
 An area of growth is to collaborate with my
colleagues and discuss how we can appropriately
advocate for our students.
 Additionally, collaborate with the nearby
community and family members to secure
additional resources that will benefit student
learning.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths:
 My ability to understand and knowledge of the Spanish language and ability to relate to students and families, I am
able to speak in the language of the families/students choice.
 In our professional development meetings, I collaborate with colleagues to design and interpret student data taken
from state tests, class assessments, and other assessments to improve student learning.
 In our department and professional development meetings, I provide assistance to my colleagues regarding
curriculum content resources and other resources to accompany student learning.
 During department meetings, professional development meetings, I make the effort to include everyone’s opinion
and perspectives.

Areas of Possible Growth:

 Collaborate with the nearby community and family members to secure additional resources that will benefit student
learning.
 To increase my capacity to identify and use multiple tools and present them to my colleagues during meetings.
 To hold various inclusive meetings with all departments and grade levels to discuss methods of improving student
learning.

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