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

E/E A I/I
Learning
• Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems, make
X
decisions, manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
• Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, mediating, X
and identifying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared goals and
professional learning.
• Employs facilitation skills to create trust among colleagues, develop collective wisdom, build X
ownership and action that supports student learning.
• Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in addressing X
challenges.
• Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and X
languages to promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
- Weekly collaboration time built into schedule to How can I incorporate more cultural activities into
meet as an enrichment team. my lessons?
- Member of the special education and SST team to
discuss behavior strategies for all students
- Positive student interactions during school time
outside of the P.E. classroom setting

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E/E A I/I
• Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate strategies to X
improve student learning.
• Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of results, and X
application of findings to improve teaching and learning.
• Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other X
organizations engaged in researching critical educational issues.
• Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from their X
classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
- Teacher trainings in Movement Breaks and - How can I collect and share important learning
physical movement in the classroom data to the classroom teachers at my school?
- Collection and reporting of 5th grade physical
fitness tests
- Field trip supervisor for 5th grade to attend
learning experiences outside of school

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

• Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning that is X
team-based, job-embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content standards, and linked
to school/district improvement goals.
• Uses information about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of colleagues X
by identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated professional learning.
• Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. X
• Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and differentiated X
professional learning.
• Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of X
professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
• Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in teams to X
engage in job-embedded professional learning.
• Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and improve X
student learning.
• Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and X
facilitating professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
- interest and incorporation in all classrooms How can I help students track their own data
behavior management strategies throughout the school year during different units?
- Post P.E. check-ins with each teacher upon
retrieving their students (positive or constructive)
- MAP score discussions during PLC meetings with
grade level teachers
- Schedule organizing with enrichment teachers to
meet time standards along with enough planning
time to adminster curriculum

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

• Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to identify X
opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school
culture.
• Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student X
work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research-based effective practices.
• Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in X
roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
• Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to X
address curricular expectations and student learning needs.
• Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students X
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.
• Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom X
and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District
E/E A I/I
Improvement
• Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools aligned to X
state and local standards.
• Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and interpretation of X
student data to improve educational practice and student learning.
• 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.
• Works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to promote changes in
instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
- Celebrating small successes for students needed How can I create my own network of P.E.
intervention strategies specialists outside of my school?
- Post unit reflections shared with colleagues about
their students.
- Collaboration time during grading periods to
discuss concerns with the enrichment team.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E/E A I/I
• Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and X
languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues,
families, and the larger community.
• Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other
stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and
circumstances.
• Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community 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.
• Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of
families and the community.
• Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies
to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
- use of different languages during instruction How can I better communicate positive news to
- Involvement in community service opportunities parents as opposed to behavior concerns?
to build connections with parents and teachers
- Student Support Team member, IEP collaborator
- Parent Square communication weekly along with
availability to parents during school hours

Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E/E A I/I
• Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how local, X
state, and national trends and policies can impact classroom practices and expectations for
student learning.
• Works with colleagues to identify and use research to advocate for teaching and learning X
processes that meet the needs of all students.
• Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the rights X
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.
• Advocates for access to professional resources, including financial support and human and X
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.
• Represents and advocates for the profession in contexts outside of the classroom. X
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
- Attends school board meetings How can I become more of a leader in my local
- Attended and advertised for school Gala community outside of my school site?
fundraising event
- Attended training for the Kids Run the OC
program and return every year to collaborate with
coachs

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Overall, I have two areas or growth I would like to focus on. I would like to incorporate more cultural
experiences inside my classroom and grow my network of P.E. teachers in my local community.