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 discuss and collaboratively solve problems in my (1) One thing that I could work on as a teacher is to
classroom or the classrooms of my colleagues. For lead discussions and share goals and ideas with my
example, last year, my coworker had a problem with colleagues. Although I’m able to share ideas with my
bullying among her students. I helped give her some colleagues, I don’t have much experience leading
tips on how to address this and together, we came discussions and mediating staff meetings.
up with ways to teach students about bullying and (2) Another thing that I could work on is to actively
did an anti-bullying campaign for the school. promote effective interactions among my
(2) My colleagues and I always try to work together to colleagues. Because we have such a small school,
develop curricula that can be used in all of our most colleagues already get along pretty well.
classes. For example, when we have upcoming
holidays, we always share what we are planning to
do for our students so that we can share ideas and
help develop new ones. Just recently, my colleagues
and I all decided that we were going to have a
Valentine’s Day party for our classes. We gave each
other ideas on what to prepare, what games to play
with our students at the party, what teacher gifts to
prepare, etc.
(3) Every school year, we have new teachers that join
our school. I always try to create an inclusive culture
were everyone is welcome to give input on their
ideas. The teachers at our school are given
opportunities to speak at staff meetings to address
any concerns or ideas that they have.

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.
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 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
(1) I often help my colleagues look at student learning (1) One area of growth that I have for myself is to use
data to determine if the chapter/unit needs to be more research to select strategies to improve
retaught. We look through student assignments, student learning. I’ve been meaning to read some
quizzes, and tests to determine student learning. books on Writer’s Workshop, but have not yet had
(2) Whenever I go to any teacher conferences, I’m the chance to read and research those writing
always sure to share the information I learned from strategies.
the conference with my colleagues. (2) Another goal for this semester is to collaborate with
(3) My colleagues and I also observe each other’s higher education institutions to engage in and
teaching during our prep times to learn from each research critical educational issues.
other’s teaching methods so that we may improve
and learn from them.

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) I give input on what future professional (1) Because our school doesn’t have professional
development meetings should address to ensure development very often, it can be easy to ignore
that all teachers are able to learn from it. professional learning altogether. This semester, one
(2) I research and learn about different technologies of my goals is to find ways to continue learning as a
that can be used in the classroom to help both teacher, even if professional development is not
teachers and students and share these ideas with always given.
the administration. For example, I asked my (2) Because our student population is dominant in one
administration to purchase the Mind Research ST ethnic culture, I tend to forget to use information
Math program for my students to help them about education, economic, and social trends when
practice their math skills using key conceptual planning and facilitating professional learning. In the
strategies. future, I need to be more aware of these differences
(3) I’ve always been an advocate for sufficient prep when planning professional development.
time at our school. Now we have at least 30 minutes
each day during classroom time while students have
their specials. This allows teachers adequate time to
prepare for lessons and to collaborate with
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.

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 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
(1) My colleagues and I look over last year’s (1) I feel that I don’t collect enough data during the
standardized test scores to determine the focus of school year. The only data that I use is from the end
the next school year. For example, last year many of of the year test that our school does. One of my
our students scored low on reading comprehension goals is to collect more data from my students to
and writing, so this school year, the administration help guide my curriculum development and
is having us focus on literacy and writing. instruction.
(2) My colleagues and I observe each other’s lessons to (2) Another goal that I have for myself is to address
give feedback about our instruction and classroom issues of diversity in the classroom. My colleague
management strategies. uses different picture books to address diversity in
(3) I use my knowledge of different technologies to help her classroom, and she’s given me some
my colleagues use them in their classrooms. I’ve information on how I can do the same for my
given a small presentation on Class Dojo and how to classroom.
use it in the classroom. My colleague also helped
me set up my Google Classroom. We were always
looking for different technologies to use in the
classroom.

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 met with my colleagues and mentor at least a few (1) One area of growth is to use multiple assessment
times a month to discuss our classrooms and how to tools that are aligned to state and local standards.
improve educational practices and student learning. Although I use different assessment in my class, I
I also meet with my mentor casually during could definitely use different types than the ones I
before/after school hours and during lunch to use currently.
identify different ways of providing instruction to (2) Another area of growth is to continue to with
my class. colleagues to promote changes in our instructional
(2) My colleagues and I often discuss challenging issues practices.
that we face in our classrooms and with our
administration. We have a climate of trust and can
turn to each other for any sort of support both in
the classroom and out.
(3) My colleagues and I are always supporting each
other with different instructional practices to
improve student learning. For example, if I have
resources that are for a lower grade level than my
class, I’m always sure to share the resources with
my colleagues.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E/E A I/I

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 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
(1) I use various means of communication to stay in (1) One area of growth is for me to collaborate with
touch with my families and other stakeholders, families to address the diverse educational needs of
including Class Dojo, email, phone calls, flyers, etc. all my students.
(2) I try to be culturally responsive and encourage
families to suggest different educational
experiences for the students. For example, some
PTA families helped my class and our school put
together a Chinese New Year celebration and a Holi
Festival this past school year.
(3) I use different picture books to make sure that we
read a wide variety of books that depict different
backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures.

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) My colleagues and I get together a few times a (1) One goal I have for myself is to conduct more
month to discuss our teaching strategies. We don’t personal research about how local, state, and
always use research to advocate our teaching, but national policies are affecting the classroom.
it’s something that we should start implementing. (2) I also need to start advocating for the rights and
(2) I actively look for professional development needs of all my students.
opportunities and resources for my school to use.
Just recently, I found a writing seminar that my
school is now looking into.
(3) I share my resources and teaching research with
my colleagues, but they are not always about how
local, state, and national trends impact classroom
practices.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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