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
 I have coworkers of many different ethnicities. We  I need to work on leading discussions and mediating
celebrate our differences and discuss our unique during disagreements that other coworkers might
backgrounds. be having. I tend to sit back and mind my own
 Our first ELA unit talks about historical voting business in these instances instead of being a
rights in the U.S. We use this time to talk about leader.
which students in my (diverse) class would be
allowed to vote during different points in time.
 My team and I plan together and share resources
and tools to help facilitate better lessons.

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
 My grade level team and I share paper assessments  I need to improve in area C. We have not
for reading and math. collaborated much with higher learning institutions.
 When the curriculum does not fit our students’ However, we did take our students to a field trip to
needs, I create assessments and share them with visit and tour a local community college.
my coworkers.
 I have shown colleagues who are not strong with
technology to assess digital assessments in
Renaissance Reading, Xtra Math and iReady.

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
 My teammates and I have formal meetings to  I must admit that I do not give much thought to the
support each other and also share anecdotal ideas diverse needs of my colleagues. This is a
and advice in passing and in the teachers’ lounge. shortcoming of mine. I would like to improve in this
 My team and I have official goals that we discuss area because I myself have some unique needs as a
with our principal every trimester. learner.
 We have SMART Goals that target our specific
instructional goals.

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
 We use digital resources and pencil and paper  I would like to grow as a leader and mentor. As a
assessments to improve instruction and new teacher I have not had a chance to mentor
curriculum. another teacher, but I feel I could have valuable
 I have observed one of my grade level partners to input having recently done many of the same things
give her feedback and also to improve my a brand new teacher does.
instructional strategies as she has many more years
of teaching experience than I do.
 I shared my FlipGrid project I did (for Induction)
last semester so that my colleagues could see how
this technology can be used and integrated into
assessments.

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
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 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
 My team and I created SMART Goals that address  I would like to work with colleagues to find specific
student learning loss from the pandemic. changes in our instructional practices that we can
 I have created a climate of trust by working side by make instead of just broad, overarching statements.
side with colleagues on student learning data and
by having close, personal relationships with them.
 We use iReady and STAR Reading assessment data
to target student needs.

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
 I have students complete an “All About Me” paper  I would like to improve on involving the community
where they talk about their personal background. in addressing the needs of my school’s population. I
 Students also discuss their different ethnicities often times tell the parents what their child needs
over the course of multiple social emotional to do differently instead of asking what they need
lessons throughout the year. from me.
 I communicate with parents via Class Dojo which
gives parents who do not speak English the
opportunity to translate messages in the app.

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
 I work with colleagues during professional  I would like to improve in knowing more about how
development to address the unique learning needs different political policies are impacting students
of our district’s student population. and share that information with my colleagues.
 I speak to friends about the struggles of being a
teacher and about how important the work I do is.
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  I also support my union by wearing our union t-
shirt every Tuesday and voting in elections with
their interest in mind.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Overall I feel that I am a strong leader as a teacher. I work alongside my colleagues and support them in areas that I can.
This often takes the form of helping with technology and discussing more recent best practices that I have learned as a
young teacher. I feel that I advocate for my students, coworkers and school at every chance I get. I would like to grow in
my knowledge of political policies and how they affect teachers and students. I would also like to become better at
mentoring young teachers. I feel this last goal will come naturally over time.

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