Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Quali es

Direc ons: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
leadership domain. Finally, iden fy 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 prac ce 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 prac ce.
• Applying (A) - a level of prac ce in which the teacher leader is able to provide independent leadership and easily applies what s/he has
learned about leadership.
• Integra ng/Innova ng (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher leader is fully skilled and con dent. The Integra ng/
Innova ng teacher leader contribu ng to the broader educa onal community through sta development, research, or publica on in
professional journals.

Domain 1: Fosters a Collabora ve Culture to Support Educator Development and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) U lizes group processes to help colleagues work collabora vely to solve problems, make decisions,
I/I
manage con ict, and promote meaningful change.
b) Models e ec ve skills in listening, presen ng ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, media ng, and A
iden fying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared goals and professional learning.
c) Employs facilita on skills to create trust among colleagues, develop collec ve wisdom, build ownership A
and ac on that supports student learning.
d) Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspec ves are welcomed in addressing challenges. I/I

e) Uses knowledge and understanding of di erent backgrounds, ethnici es, cultures, and languages to I/I
promote e ec ve interac ons among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I have helped to create communica on norms that are I need to work personally on advoca ng for myself in a
working well among my team. professional way and understanding various perspec ves.
I enjoy bringing in the perspec ves of people that are less
vocal and ac vely work to engage them in conversa on.
I think about cultural di erences in every interac on.

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Prac ce and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate strategies to improve I/I
student learning.
b) Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collabora ve interpreta on of results, and applica on of A
ndings to improve teaching and learning.
c) Supports colleagues in collabora ng with the higher educa on ins tu ons and other organiza ons E/E
engaged in researching cri cal educa onal issues.
d) Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from their classrooms to I/I
improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 I create space for our grade level to bring assessments I have not had connec on with higher learning ins tu ons
together to compare and analyze the data we get. and should look at more research and studies conducted at
I provide resources and research resources for the collec ve universi es.
group even if I don’t plan to use them.

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

a) Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning that is team-based, I/I
job-embedded, sustained over me, aligned with content standards, and linked to school/district
improvement goals.
b) Uses informa on about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of colleagues by I/I
iden fying, promo ng, and facilita ng varied and di eren ated professional learning.
c) Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. A
d) Iden es and uses appropriate technologies to promote collabora ve and di eren ated professional I/I
learning.
e) Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of professional I/I
learning and its e ect on teaching and student learning.
f) Advocates for su cient prepara on, me, and support for colleagues to work in teams to engage in job- I/I
embedded professional learning.
g) Provides construc ve feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching prac ce and improve student A
learning.
h) Uses informa on about emerging educa on, economic, and social trends in planning and facilita ng A
professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I o en collaborate to help meet the school mission and new I do not o en provide feedback to colleagues about their own
ini a ves. teaching prac ces unless asked.
I help colleagues to understand new ini a ves and to use
new methods and technologies.

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

a) Facilitates the collec on, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to iden fy opportuni es A
to improve curriculum, instruc on, assessment, school organiza on, and school culture.
b) Engages in re ec ve dialog with colleagues based on observa on of instruc on, student work, and I/I
assessment data and helps make connec ons to research-based e ec ve prac ces.
c) Supports colleagues’ individual and collec ve re ec on and professional growth by serving in roles such A
as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, exper se, and knowledge of colleagues to address I/I
curricular expecta ons and student learning needs.
e) Uses knowledge of exis ng and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully I/I
and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to
promote collabora ve learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe.

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 f) Promotes instruc onal strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and ensures I/I
that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruc on.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
As a member of the diversity, equity, and inclusion I am not a mentor or coach to anyone and would love to
commi ee I o en bring focus to DEI issues in the classroom. develop as a leader in this way. It is o en di cult in our
school because of the co-teaching model, it is discouraged.
I create rubrics for the team to use when collec ng data and
we compare and discuss at team mee ngs.

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 iden fy and use mul ple assessment tools aligned to state and A
local standards.
b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementa on, scoring, and interpreta on of student data I/I
to improve educa onal prac ce and student learning.
c) Creates a climate of trust and cri cal re ec on in order to engage colleagues in challenging conversa ons A
about student learning data that lead to solu ons to iden ed issues.
d) Works with colleagues to use assessment and data ndings to promote changes in instruc onal prac ces A
or organiza onal structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I do collaborate to create func onal math assessments I would like to work at a school wide system of data collec on
based on student di eren ated groups. and assessment.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collabora on with Families and Community E/E A I/I

a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the di erent backgrounds, ethnici es, cultures, and languages in I/I
the school community to promote e ec ve interac ons among colleagues, families, and the larger
community.
b) Models and teaches e ec ve communica on and collabora on skills with families and other I/I
stakeholders focused on a aining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and
circumstances.
c) Facilitates colleagues’ self-examina on of their own understandings of community culture and diversity A
and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educa onal experiences of
students and achieve high levels of learning for all students.
d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educa onal needs of families and the I/I
community.
e) Collaborates with families, communi es, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address A
the diverse educa onal needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 I work with the team as a representa ve of the DEI I would like to con nue to assist colleagues in incorpora ng
commi ee to bring forth changes that will bene t the various culturally responsive strategies into the classroom.
various needs and culture of our students.
I work with families to meet the needs of each student.

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

a) Shares informa on with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how local, state, and E/E
na onal trends and policies can impact classroom prac ces and expecta ons for student learning.
b) Works with colleagues to iden fy and use research to advocate for teaching and learning processes that A
meet the needs of all students.
c) Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportuni es to advocate for the rights and/or needs A
of students, to secure addi onal resources within the building or district that support student learning,
and to communicate e ec vely with targeted audiences such as parents and community members.
d) Advocates for access to professional resources, including nancial support and human and other material I/I
resources, that allow colleagues to spend signi cant me learning about e ec ve prac ces and
developing a professional learning community focused on school improvement goals.
e) Represents and advocates for the profession in contexts outside of the classroom. A
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I work to represent the teaching profession honorably on I would like to incorporate more connec on to the na onal
social media and in all aspects of my life. and local trends on teaching into the classroom. I could do
more research about what is happening in the greater eld of
I help colleagues to advocate for resources for students in educa on.
need.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths include di eren a on and including and working collabora vely with other faculty and colleagues.

An area of growth is looking more into na onal and local research of new developing teaching strategies as well as
innovated approaches.

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