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.) Attend weekly department meetings where I contribute Would like to dedicate more time to collaborating with my
ideas and concerns in this group setting. colleagues rather than working independently.
2.) Regularly share ideas of lessons that went well with my
colleagues.
3.) Brainstorm with colleagues ways that I could
incorporate Black History Month into my math lessons.

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 share my student data with my department so that we I would like to work on accessing more research and reading
can analyze it together and make informed decisions as a more academic articles that could help me with my
department. instruction.
2.) In faculty meetings we often read and discuss relevant
articles that pertain to education (the most recent one we
did was on the impacts of remote learning).
3.) I help the new teachers in my department access and
analysis the STAR data of their students.

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

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 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’ve provided constructive feedback by observing a new I would like to work on participating in professional
math teacher and providing him with some areas of development on a more regular basis. I would like to seek
strength and improvement. out opportunities for PDs myself, rather than waiting for
2.) I’ve used appropriate technology by incorporating them to be assigned to me.
websites such as Desmos and Khan Academy into my virtual
lessons.
3.) I’ve facilitated professional learning among colleagues
by regularly sharing with my department math lessons that
have worked very well with my students.

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 am ensuring equity in the classroom by participating in I would like to look for more school-wide data to collect.
a program that allows students who struggle with online Currently the only school-wide data that I use are the results
learning to come on to campus and work on their studies of the yearly STAR tests.
under my supervision.
2.) I reflect with colleagues by having them observe my
teaching and vice versa. We then discuss strengths and
areas of improvements.
3.) I serve as a leader by sharing new technology with my
colleagues- last month I shared the Pear Deck program with
them.

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
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 practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1.) Created rubrics with my department so that we have a As mentioned above, would like to look for more types of
consistent way to measure student work across the assessments and data findings to use in the analysis of my
department. teaching.
2.) Worked with colleagues to ensure that our curriculum
maps align with Common Core standards as well as the
Archdiocese standards.
3.) Open door policy allows colleagues to come in and
observe teaching at any time.

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.) Have my students complete an “about me” survey at the Would like to work on developing culturally responsive
start of the school year so that I can learn more about them strategies for teaching math (this is something that I struggle
and their needs. with and would like to improve upon).
2.) Provide an on-campus option for students who lack the
resources to learn remotely.
3.) Regularly email and call parents of students who are
struggling and collaborate with them to figure out how best
to help their child.

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.) I follow the news and especially read up on important Would like to work on advocating for additional resources
events that are going on in the area of education. and especially for more PDs at my school.
2.) If I come across an interesting or relevant article, I like to
share it with my colleagues.
3.) I advocate for my students by arranging individual
check-ins with them and their counselors so that we can
make sure their needs are being met.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 I act as a leader by meeting with my colleagues on a regular basis and sharing ideas of what went well within my teaching.
I also like to share new tools or technology with my colleagues so that they can implement it within their own classrooms
if they wish. I also act as a leader by observing my colleagues and offering feedback to them. I also like to have my
colleagues observe me and offer me feedback so that I can always be improving.

An area of growth for me would be to work on tying in culture and community into my math lessons. Sometimes I struggle
to do this in an authentic manner and would like to attend some PDs that could help me in this area specifically.

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