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

1. I model effective skills to advance shared goals and
professional learning during my department’s PLC,
where we focus on common planning and the
design of common assessments to inform
instruction.
2. I use knowledge and understanding of different
backgrounds to promote effective interactions
among colleagues when leading professional
developments to the school staff.
3. I strive to engage in an inclusive culture where
diverse perspectives are welcomed in addressing
challenges during my school’s instructional
leadership team meetings.
I would like to grow in subdomains A and C. This year, I took
on the position of AVID coordinator for my middle school.
As a first-year AVID school, one of my responsibilities is to
lead our newly established AVID team. I would like to grow
in my ability to lead a team of professionals, effectively. I
would like to be able to facilitate team collaboration in a
way that promotes student learning and meaningful
change.

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.

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 Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

1. I engage in the analysis of student learning data I would like to become more intentional with using data to
and collaborative interpretation of results with my revisit content, as needed. When discussing common
department team. assessments with my team, we compare results and discuss
2. I participate in bi-weekly meetings with my grade appropriate strategies to improve student learning, but we
level, subject area, team to discuss common seldom revisit information, as needed.
assessment data to improve student learning.
3. As a member of the instructional leadership team
at my school, I work with the team to select
appropriate strategies to help improve student
learning.

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

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

1. As a member of the instructional leadership team, I
participated in the planning of a professional
development sequence that is aimed at improving
teaching practices school wide, over time.
2. I have led a number of professional developments
at my school.
3. I participate in learning walks on campus, where I
give and receive feedback to and from teachers
regarding their instruction.
Although I have led several professional developments on
campus, I have never received feedback on the trainings. I
would like to work with colleagues to measure the quality
of the professional developments I lead and their effect on
teaching and student learning. Using the data, I can then
improve my own instruction by responding to the diverse
learning needs of colleagues.

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.
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 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

1. I engage in reflective dialog with colleagues based
on observation of instruction following “learning
walks” on campus.
2. I promote instructional strategies that address
issues of equity in the classroom throughout my
lesson designs.
3. I use classroom data to identify opportunities to
improve curriculum with my department team.
I would like to grow in my roles as a mentor and coach to
my colleagues. As a relatively new teacher I sometimes feel
I do not have the experience to be a coach, however I think
I can still support my colleagues by bringing what I know to
the table.

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.
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

1. I plan bi-weekly common assessments with my I would like to take more f leadership role in supporting and
department team to assess and improve student increasing the capacity of colleagues to identify and use
learning. assessment tools aligned to state and local standards.
2. Every two weeks I go over common assessment
data with our administration to discuss next steps
and areas of improvement.
3. My department designs common assessments to
support ELA, while using history content.

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.

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 Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

1. As the AVID coordinator, I planned and organized
our AVID family night to increase family
involvement and engagement with our AVID
program.
2. I use my knowledge of the community and
students’ backgrounds while planning lessons.
3. I contact parents to support student achievement
and improvement, when needed.
I would like to expand my outreach and collaboration to
other stakeholders in the community. Although I feel
confident in building relationships with families, I can
improve in collaborating with others in the community to
support student success.

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.
e) Represents and advocates for the profession in contexts outside of the classroom. X
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

1. As a member of the instructional leadership team, I I believe domain 7 is my weakest domain. I can improve
participated in determining research-based greatly in advocating for students learning and the
practices to support our school wide focus of profession. Although I do well with advocating students
critical thinking. needs, I do very little to advocate for students rights and
2. I collaborate with colleagues to determine the the profession.
needs of students.
3. I effectively communicate student needs to parents
and families of my students.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths:

I believe my strengths focus on improving teaching practices and student learning. I believe I foster a collaborative culture ,
use contemporary practices and research, and use data to support improvement.

Areas of Possible Growth:

I would like to grow in my leadership roles on campus with colleagues. I would like to do a better job of supporting educator
development and helping others improve their practice. I would like to grow as an advocate for student rights and the
teaching profession, as well as improve my outreach and collaboration with stakeholders in the community.

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