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. At the beginning of the year, my colleagues and I I would like to further develop my conflict management
created a Social Contract, which is basically a skills, as I am the type of person who tends to avoid conflict
written agreement on how we would like to be at all costs. I would like to learn new strategies implement in
treated and how will treat each other throughout all areas of my life.
the school year. This is a living document that we
can add to as the progresses, as needed.
2. My colleagues and I always share “Good Things” at
the beginning of each meet. This exercise builds
relationships, as it provides us with the
opportunity to get to know one another on a more
personal level.
3. Our district has adopted the Capturing Kids Hearts
program, which focuses on building leadership
qualities among staff and students, alike.

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. My grade level and I meet regularly to review and An area of growth would be facilitating data analysis. I tend
compare student data among of classes. We to shy away from presenting information in front of large
determine areas of strength and need, then use groups.
this information to create small, flexible groups
that target specific skills.

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 2. Our entire school meets regularly to analyze school
wide assessments, such as CAASPP and
Reading/Math Star Testing.
3. My colleagues and I attend various Professional
Development workshops where we are taught the
most current and most effective teaching
strategies across the curriculum.

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. Each grade level team at our site is responsible for An area of growth would be providing feedback to
collaborating and leading occasional school wide colleagues. I always feel a little awkward doing so, as this is
professional development exercises. only my 2nd year at my current site, whereas others have
2. My colleagues and I collaborate over Zoom as been here since opening day.
necessary. We utilize breakout rooms to
differentiate professional learning.
3. My colleagues and I often meet to discuss the
value of certain professional development
workshops. We discuss how what we have learned
might be implemented into the classroom.

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

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 1. My grade level team and I meet weekly to discuss ways Again, an area where I would really like to grow this semester
to support students who are struggling in certain areas. if facilitating learning among peers. I would love to be able to
During these meetings, we compare student work and share my ideas freely, without feeling anxious to do so. I
various assessment data to look for trends. would love to mentor others without feeling out of place.
2. I often assist the teacher next-door with various
technology-based lessons and assessments. I often
demonstrate new programs, as well as shortcuts.
3. My colleagues and I collaborate often to discuss
inclusivity and diversity in the classroom. We design and
implement lessons that include people of various
backgrounds, including but not limited to race, gender,
ethnicity, and age.

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. My colleagues and I always work together when hand I would like to grow in the area and using multiple
scoring our IABs, or state testing practice assessments. assessments to guide assessments. I am interested in
2. Our site always reviews the norms of our Social Contract administering assessments that allow students to show what
before starting any meeting. We choose 2 domains to focus they know in many different ways.
on throughout, such as effort and kindness. We then assign
contract raters to assist with the debriefing after the
meeting. We discuss how well we met our expectations.
3. My grade level team meets often to discuss student data
that can be used to guide instruction. Data helps us create
small, flexible groups and focus on targeted skills.

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. When students are struggling, whether it be academically An area of growth in this domain would be facilitating the
or social emotionally, our site forms a team to support development of more culturally responsive strategies among
these children. These teams are often comprised of collegaues.
administration, teacher, psychologist, behavior specialist,
resource teacher, speech pathologist, and parents.
2. Knowing our students’ backgrounds help our grade level
team create lesson plans that are culturally relevant.

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 3. We attend various professional development workshops
that focus on the diverse backgrounds of families.

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. Our district holds professional development workshops An area of growth would be representing and advocating for
that focus on meeting the needs of all students. the teaching profession outside of the classroom. I would like
2. Our site meetings often focus on school improvement to get better at publicly standing up for what I am most
goals, such as how we can better support of EL students. passionate about.
3. Our school works closely with our PTA to enhance
student learning.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Overall, I feel that my key strength as an educator is creating and maintaining a positive and inclusive school classroom
environment. With the help of Capturing Kids Hearts, I have really gotten to know my students on a personal level and
have established positive relationships with all. Our social contract is the foundation of our classroom, which has come to
govern itself. We discuss “Good Things” on a daily basis and celebrate any successes, no matter how small. Instead of
pointing out the negatives, we focus on the positives. A main area of growth would be serving as a facilitator among
colleagues and developing my public speaking skills.

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