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
● My grade level meets at least once a week for an ● This year I would like to work on helping my
hour to plan, assess, and analyze what’s working colleagues work more collaboratively as we
and how we can better meet student needs. continually work to better meet student needs.
● As a grade team, we meet with the grade below and
grade above to discuss needs and areas of
strengths/vulnerabilities.
● Building relationships beyond my grade level to
have positive working relationships

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
● We are focusing on iReady data for math and meet ● I would like to grow in supporting colleagues and
bi monthly to assess students’ learning loss and next myself in collaborating in higher education and
steps researching critical educational issues.
● we have the CIM (collaborative intervention
meeting, AKA SST) recently discussed my at risk
students with the intervention team which includes
the principal, psychologist, reading interventionist,
coordinator, and SPED. Created action plans
● I keep examples of work for data collection and
assessment

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
● I communicate with my principal about concerns or ● I would like to grow in emerging education and
needs to be successful social trends in planning and facilitating learning.
● I share out possible PD opportunities that address
needs in our classrooms
● I collaborate with my team and share resources and
ideas to help reach all learners and their needs.

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
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
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
as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address
curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students 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.
f) Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and
ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● Collect data through summative and formative ● I would like to grow in improving school culture and
assessments/diagnostics serve as a mentor or content facilitator for new
● Productive check ins with my grade level to reflect teachers.
on teaching strategies/ what went well or needs
improvement
● I share out successes of new tech, apps, or
strategies with my grade level

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
● We use data from diagnostics and ● I would like to grow in using more assessments
curriculum assessments to assess learning. alleged to state and local standards.
We take our diagnostics three times a year
and meet more than that to make next
steps
● I implicitly trust my team and will confide in
them while asking for support.
● We share our progress in math, reading,
and writing to plan next steps as a grade
team.

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
● My district is strengthened by its diversity - students ● I want to improve my communication with my
and staff are encouraged to share and celebrate parents. I do reach out every week with our weekly
cultural differences. Students in 3rd grade research newsletter and email important reminders.
their culture and then bring in a cultural dish to However, I want to grow in developing strategies to
share. address diverse needs.
● At the start of the year, grade three met with grade
two to go over needs of incoming students
● I send out weekly newsletters and keep them in the
loop of important information

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

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 ● Principal sends out a weekly newsletter to families
and includes them in all goings on at our school
● We discuss IEP and 504s and how to better meet
those needs.
● District provides annual PD to support teachers and
provide strategies to meet needs
● I work with two veteran teachers who have been in
the classroom for 20 plus years. I want to grow in
sharing information that is effective and helpful for
out grade team.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths: As a novice teacher my strengths include building genuine relationships with my grade team, colleagues, staff,
students and their families. Communication is essential and I work at communicating with all related parties. Our school has
updated its SST to the new CIM and this was a beneficial and great learning experience for me as we come out of two years of
learning loss and disrupted learning. I have a better understanding of the referral process. I share resources and knowledge
from my own research, credential and grad program. I am hardworking and open to new ideas and strategies.

Growth areas: As a novice teacher areas I wish to improve are learning the standards and skills needed for upper primary.
Third is a bridge and I want to make sure I am building a strong foundation. I would like to attend PD in math and reading in
OC and share knowledge learned with my grade team. My community at my school is very small and everyone knows
everyone. I don’t live in the city and want to strengthen my ties by becoming more involved in local activities.

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