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. Tuesday Middle School meetings focus on working as a team to 1. Build a more culturally inclusive environment that welcomes
make over arching decisions, address student concerns, and work diverse perspectives toward changes.
towards bettering the school as whole. 2. Model proper instructional skills to colleagues to help promote
2. School-wide observations of teaching help promote positive instructional practices.
discourse among teachers to help collaborate and build skills.
3. Contributes productively to Professional Development in order to
model effective skills in and out of the classroom.

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
1. Attend meetings with high schools to address areas of strength 1. Build research based instruction into lessons.
and areas of needed support for students transitioning into high 2. Utilize data from previous years to adjust and add to lessons each
school. year.
2. Assess STAR test scores to identify patterns in results as well as
students that need further support.
3. Share individual class results for testing with other grade levels to
discuss trends in data across the school.

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
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 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. Attending PD as a staff that focuses on instructional practices and 1. Design team based professional learning opportunities aligned
contributes in a positive way to the seminars. with standards.
2. Observe other classrooms and utilize a form designed to provide 2. Advocate for more collaboration time to work with colleagues on
constructive feedback to colleagues. student engagement and instructional practices.
3. Provide feedback regarding professional learning opportunities
provided to staff.

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
1. Analyze STAR testing results to identify struggling students and 1. Lead a group of colleagues to address curriculum needs in
the concepts they need to work on as a staff. writing.
2. Provide support for other teachers to best use technology in the 2. Identify instructional strategies best used in diverse populations
classroom to support student learning. to promote equity in the classroom.
3. Worked on a visiting team to provide feedback and observe
another school to bring back the best practices to my own school.

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. Built in different assessment tools into the classroom: 1. Engage in more critical reflection of instructional practices in
standardized, exit-ticket, Google forms, project based, and formal order to identify issues and discover solutions.
written tests. 2. Lead a team to analyze data and disseminate goals for the school
2. Work as a staff to identify trends in STAR testing data across the moving forward.
school.
3. Use common areas of misunderstanding to improve student
learning across the school.

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 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
1. Continuously share student work on our communication 1. Collaborate with the community to address the diverse needs of
platform- parent square. the students in the classroom.
2. Invite parents and community members into the classroom to 2. Lead a team to study the diversity of the school in a variety of
view student work and see progress. areas.
3. Meet as a staff to discuss needs of the students and the
community.

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. Works collaboratively with the resource specialist to identify 1. Use current research to advocate for teaching and learning
required resources for student learning. processes that meet the needs of the students.
2. Promotes a positive school image and professional image at 2. Share research information with colleagues to promote better
school events, even when attending as a parent. instructional practices across the school.
3. Represents the staff as the Teacher in the Parent Teacher
Organization.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths:
 Works collaboratively with school staff to promote the best interests of the students and the school.
 Positively interacts and participates in professional development to better my own teaching and instructional practices.
 Leads a variety of groups at the school that engage with the community including: student council, PTO, and yearbook.
 Analyzes STAR data to identify trends across the school.

Areas of possible growth:

 Lead a group of teachers to investigate and implement current research regarding instructional practices and teaching techniques.
 Collaborate with the community to address the diversity in the classroom.
 Engage in more critical reflection of classroom and instructional practices.

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