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
identifying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared goals and professional learning. x
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. When engaging in a PLC, I seek to listen, clarify, ask 1. I want to work on presenting ideas more in professional
questions, and provide input for how to best increase development settings and staff meetings.
student engagement and learning.
2. I help my colleagues clarify what they are trying to
explain when another staff member has trouble
understanding
3. I work to make sure everybody’s input is shared/heard in
a PLC or grade level meeting.

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 collaborate with my grade level team and occasionally I would like to spend more time actively researching new and
full teaching staff to analyze data and create next steps for relevant studies based on increasing elementary school
increased success. student success and learning.
2. My colleagues and I work together to analyze, display,
and communicate data from our classrooms to support
students in creating and reaching their learning goals.
3. My grade level team utilizes common formative
assessments in order to collect data, share successes and
struggles, and strategize how to increase student learning
based on specific standards.

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
1. I worked with Code to the Future to create coding lessons I would like to be more proactive in planning and facilitating
integrated in common core state standards (ELA and Math) professional learning based on the needs of students and
for my district staff at my site.
2. I help my grade level team by supporting them in
teaching coding lessons since I have more experience and
knowledge in that area.
3. I advocate for more time to collaborate in order to
improve student learning.

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 help facilitate learning of coding content integration I would like to work towards more of a leadership role in
among my colleagues. other academic areas besides coding.
2. I help my grade level team use new digital technologies
in order to increase student engagement and motivation.
3. I help fix student laptops in my grade level that are prone
to problems.

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.
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 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 work with my colleagues to analyze the effectiveness of I want to work on creating and implementing more
our various curriculum resources. We have to be proactive assessment tools in order to collect student data in different
about integration and sorting through all materials and ways.
technologies that are available to us in order to choose the
best tools and resources for student learning.
2. This year, we have been having a lot of conversations
about the integration of our new math curriculum. We
discuss weekly how effective it is, and work to supplement
resources to support student learning where the new math
curriculum is lacking.
3. My grade level team meets at least once a week to
analyze data and collaborate on how to improve student
learning success.

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 in contact with parents and families using Remind. I I am interested in working to integrate more culturally
send updates on school activities and classroom learning. I relevant material into core curriculum instruction.
make myself available for students to message me with any
questions and concerns.
2. I send home a bimonthly progress report with notes on
student achievement, participation, and behavior in order
to communicate with parents.
3. My colleagues and I discuss the needs of our students
and families and work to support them. We are aware that
every student and family is different and has different
needs.

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

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 Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. I maintain a professional demeanor on social media and I want to allocate more time to be more aware of local and
outside the classroom. I care about promoting the teaching national trends and policies.
profession and holding myself to high standards.
2. My colleagues and I research seek professional
development opportunities and work as a team to
collaborate and integrate materials that will meet the
needs of all students.
3. I work to advocate for time and resources for teachers to
improve their teaching practice by providing input to my
school leadership team as well as provide feedback to the
district on what professional development is most needed
and relevant for student learning needs.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

At this time, I am a leader for advocating for student needs, coding integration, and collaborating with colleagues to
increase student success. As I move forward, I would like to grow in allocating time for myself to actively research relevant
studies about student achievement and learning as well as spending time making myself aware of local and national
policies that will effect student success.

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