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 work closely with my team and meet regularly to I need to work on understanding different backgrounds,
support student learning. ethnicities and cultures. Because we have a small private
 We have monthly staff meetings are used to school, our diversity is pretty slim and most students share
collaborate with colleagues to solve problems, the same background, however, there are always students
create lesson plans, and work on planning long term who need more interaction.
projects for students.
 I try to create a classroom where all students feel
included and safe to express their ideas,
perspectives, and thoughts.

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
 I have informal and formal meetings with colleagues I need to work on collaborating with team members when
to discuss strategies that will keep students up to analyzing data to improve teaching strategies as a group. This
date on learning trends. will help create a cohesive school environment where all of
 I work with local high schools to make sure 8th grade us are on the same page.
graduating students are well prepared. I conference
with parents and siblings of my current students to
find out exactly what the high schools are expecting
my students to know. I teach writing and want to
make sure my students leave our school as strong
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 I analyze student data with tests, projects, student
work and by looking at how students did, I can see
how my teaching can improve; decide whether a
subject needs to be retaught if students are not
understanding a concept. For example, if several
students missed one particular question on a test, I
will reteach and reassess the class.

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
 I meet regularly with colleagues and administration I need to work on providing constructive feedback to other
to make sure curriculum is linked to content colleagues. I am not comfortable addressing my peers in
standards and learning goals are constantly being this way.
updated. I keep a printed copy of Common Core
standards at my desk.
 I incorporate technology in curriculum to stay
current with educational trends. I like to use prezi,
canva, chatterpix and other forms of technology in
lesson planning.
 I stay updated with emerging educational and social
trends by using Pinterest, Teachers Pay Teachers,
following teachers on Instagram and staying
involved in social media groups to discuss how to be
a better and more efficient educator.

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
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 ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 I mentors new teachers in planning curriculum, I should focus more on school based data of upcoming
making lesson plans, and creating projects. students to adjust and improve curriculum if necessary.
 I revise lessons accordingly to meet the needs of
diverse learning needs. I am onstantly assessing and
reassessing students’ progress and adjust when
necessary.
 I stay up to date with current trends by using
internet sources such as Pinterest and Teachers Pay
Teachers, reading articles and finding out what is
working well with other teachers to challenge
students.

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
 I meet regularly with 7th and 8th grade teachers to I would like to collaborate more with my colleagues to use
design new lessons that are challenging to students. assessment data to create more effective ways to improve
 I develop strong relationships with other colleagues student learning. While we use a variety of assessments,
built on encouragement and trust in order to which I think are good ways to challenge students, I would
identify problems and create solutions with student still like to find unique ways to challenge our students.
learning outcomes.
 I hold conversations with other colleagues to find
ways to create assessments that will improve
student learning; I am always working on a better
way to stimulate and challenge students.
 Working alongside my colleagues, we use a variety
of assessment tools to help students meet learning
goals which are aligned with state and local
standards. Essay writing, one pagers, online blogs
where students respond to prompts, and
choiceboards are a few ways we use to assess
students. I recently had students create a flipbook
at the end of a novel study. Each page addressed an
important part of literature including symbolism,
theme, characterization, plot, etc. Students enjoyed
this project and it allowed me to see what they
actually learned.

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.

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 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

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 alongside our 7th grade teacher to research I should reach out and work beyond our school and campus
ways to meet needs of all students. We share to look at national trends, district polices, etc. to see what
important and current trends to develop stronger other schools are doing to create successful learning
learning within the classroom. environments.
 I meet with team teachers at least once a month to
discuss ways to create better and more effective
ways to challenge students.
 I work with parent volunteers on our yearly
fundraiser to help raise finances for the school . I w
volunteer to support and work at our school’s yearly
auction which raises money for the school. We have
recently purchased chrome books for classrooms
and are currently raising money for a stem lab.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

My strengths are working with other colleagues to create a challenging learning environment, using technology and online
resources to create lessons, projects, and assessments that are content aligned and also meet the needs of various students’
learning styles. I am constantly challenging myself and my students to do better, work harder, and reach difficult goals.
I am also strong in working with colleagues to create curriculum that is cohesive within the school. I also work well with
parent volunteers to raise finances and awareness about our school.

I need to work on reaching out beyond our small school and meet with other educators with whom I can learn from and
share ideas with.

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