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 have participated in a proactive circle and a 1) I want to learn more about Restorative Justice
restorative circle within my PLC. I am going to practices and implement them with the teams I
suggest a proactive circle for the Anti-Bias/Anti- participate on.
Racism Resources Team. 2) I want to study the books by the professor I met
2) I implemented icebreaker questions for PLC with and implement her recommendations for
meetings, and provided Google Slides for team supporting students from disadvantaged
members to post their holiday pictures and provide populations at my school.
updates for each other. I have organized wedding
and baby showers and group gifts for PLC
members.
3) I joined the Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Resources Team.
I sought out a grandparent of a student who is a
professor emeritus of teacher education, focusing
on marginalized student populations. I met with
her to learn what she would recommend to our
team and shared the results of our meeting with
the team.

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) I am a member of my school’s MAP Assessment 1) I am looking forward to delving in to our MAP
team. I will be presenting to our PLC leads about testing results and learning how English teachers
how our English teachers can utilize the data from can best utilize the results to support our students.
our MAP Midyear test to support our students. 2) I am planning to read the texts written by Dr. Hollins
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 2) I participate with my PLC in formulating and to be able to present her findings to our AB/AR
evaluating our SMART goal each quarter. I led the team.
process last semester.
3) I met with a professor emeritus of teacher
education to learn from her about how to support
students from disadvantaged populations. I shared
her research with our Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism
Resources Team.

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 haven’t been involved in planning formal 1) I have ideas about how to improve our trainings for
professional development trainings. I have taken new English teachers and subs.
concepts l learned in professional development 2) I have started a Google Doc to collect all our links
trainings and shared them with fellow teachers. and videos we want our new teachers to be able to
2) I am involved in planning a training for PLC leads access.
on how to use MAP data to support our students.
3) I lead weekly trainings for our new English teachers
and subs.

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) I am participating in a survey about changes I I haven’t had much experience connecting with educators
would recommend to make our curriculum more outside my school and look forward to that opportunity.
diverse and representative of our students.
2) I am serving as a mentor for the English
department’s new teachers and substitute
teachers.
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 3) I served as PLC lead last semester and continue to
support our PLC lead this semester.

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 am an active participant in our school’s MAP I look forward to learning more about how to utilize MAP
Team and will be presenting to our PLC leads about data to support our students.
how to utilize MAP data to support our students.
2) I work with my PLC to more effectively support our
English 11 students.
3) I participate in proactive and restorative circles
within my PLC to build trust and cooperation.

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) I am intentional about communicating effectively I look forward to supporting professional development for
with students and parents who have felt ignored our staff on incorporating anti-racist practices into our
by the educational system in the past. I work to teaching.
help these families feel comfortable
communicating with me so they can ask their
questions and receive support.
2) I welcome conversations with parents who are
frustrated and feel a sense of fulfillment when I am
able to connect with parents and students in order
to problem solve and ensure they feel they are
getting the support they need from our school.
3) I am participating in our schools Anti-Bias/Anti-
Racism team and help to prepare presentations to
our staff.

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,
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 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) I will be hosting webinars for families who are 1) I am interested in connecting with other educators
curious about our school. This is an opportunity to outside our school, to collaborate and learn about
explain the benefits of our online independent their experiences and perspectives. Hopefully I will
study program for a variety of students. be able to attend professional development
2) I am involved in discussions with my colleagues trainings in person post-COVID.
about how to use our MAP data to support all of 2) I am considering participating in a pilot program
our students. focused on supporting our English Learner students.
3) I have been in discussions with our departments
leadership team about how to better support our
English Learner students.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

My strengths are in mentoring new teachers, fostering a sense of safety and community among my colleagues, and
incorporating anti-racist, inclusive practices into our school’s teaching practices.

I look forward to connecting with teachers outside of my school to learn new ideas and approaches. I plan to read more
about Dr. Hollins’ work on supporting disadvantaged populations and share it with our school’s Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism
team. I am looking forward to learning more about how to utilize MAP Testing data to support our students.

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