Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Directions:
● Save this file as LastFirstName_TLQInitial.docx (KnowlesBeyonce_TLQInitial.docx)
● For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories (E/A/I). Be honest. This is an
opportunity to document growth
● Provide examples of your experiences in the leadership domain
● Identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing as a teacher leader.
● Summarize your strengths and areas of possible growth.
● Boxes will expand as needed.
Exploring/Emerging (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) - 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

E A I
Learning
a. Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems,
x
make decisions, manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b. Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, x
mediating, and 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 x
wisdom, build ownership and action that supports student learning.
d. Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in x
addressing challenges.
e. Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, x
and languages to promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● Weekly Friday all-staff meetings where all ● I could continue to work to develop collective
teachers and admin discuss current issues and wisdom of the staff as a whole
students of concern to solve problems and
promote change
● Weekly meetings incorporate a “SpEd” topic
where myself and the other education
specialists lead the discussion about upcoming
IEP’s, new accommodations, etc.
● During meetings I work to help all staff feel
involved and heard

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E A I
a. Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate x
strategies to improve student learning.

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 b. Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of x
results, and application of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c. Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other x
organizations engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d. Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from x
their classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I help colleagues identify resources and tech ● I could help the school make connections with
that will improve their teaching practice local community colleges and universities. This
● Myself and the other education specialists work would help create a smoother transition for our
with other staff to assess data and identify students between high school and college -
trends. We then help offer advice on UD and especially with various DRC’s.
differentiation that will support all learners.
● All staff communicates on Slack on a daily basis
- here we discuss students of concern and
general

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement E A I

a. Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning x
that is team-based, 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 x
colleagues by 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 x
differentiated professional learning.
e. Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality x
of professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f. Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in x
teams to engage in job-embedded professional learning.
g. Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and x
improve student learning.
h. Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning x
and facilitating professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● On our staff Slack, I created a “Professional ● I can grow in the area of promoting colleague
Development” channel where we post links to professional learning with helping facilitate PD
PD opportunities for all staff, and sharing social/economic trends
● Friday staff meetings involve conversation with colleagues.
about teaching practices, where I can provide
constructive feedback
● I am signed up on multiple mailing lists for local
agencies that provide PD. When a new
conference is available, I send that information
to all staff.

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning E A I

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 a. Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to x
identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school
organization, and school culture.
b. Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, x
student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research-based
effective practices.
c. Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by x
serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d. Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues x
to address curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e. Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in x
helping students skillfully 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 x
classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central
focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● During meetings, I communicate to staff ● I have not served as a mentor or coach for
members various methods of differentiation other staff members
and UD, when applicable
● The use of meetings and Slack helps me engage
in reflective dialogue with colleagues
● WHen I learn of new apps and internet
resources, I share them with staff members to
help prompt technology at the school

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E A I
a. Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools x
aligned to state and local standards.
b. Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and x
interpretation of student data to improve educational practice and student learning.
c. Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in x
challenging 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 x
instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● Staff meetings include discussion of assessment ● Continue growing in data driven collaboration
tools with colleagues
● WASC evaluations where staff brainstorms and
reflects on assessment tools
● Regular communication with staff about
student engagement and assessment data to
make potential changes and improve student
learning

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

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 a. Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, x
cultures, and languages in 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 x
and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all
backgrounds and circumstances.
c. Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community x
culture and diversity 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 x
of families and the community.
e. Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive x
strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I send home a parent survey to all families at ● I have not advocated for colleague
the beginning of the year, and to all families of self-reflection regarding cultural understanding
new students, to help me get to know staff and diversity.
● I’ve organized for all other teachers to also send
out the parent survey
● I regularly communicate with families about
student needs for IEP’s - I then share that
information with fellow staff.

Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E A I

a. Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how x
local, state, and 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 x
learning processes that meet the needs of all students.
c. Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the x
rights and/or needs 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 x
human and other 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
● When new policies are put into place, I share ● Help advocate for staff to participate in various
them with colleagues opportunities that help develop our learning
● After participating in PD, I share that community
information with all staff via Slack or weekly
staff meetings
● Participation in WASC teams

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 Strengths:
● Staff communication via meetings and Slack
● Discussion of data trends and tech that will support student learning
● WASC participation, as well as other PD
● Family communication

Areas of Growth:
● Build connections with local agencies
● Continue promoting PD

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