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,
X
manage con ict, and promote meaningful change.
b) Models e ec ve skills in listening, presen ng ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, media ng, and X
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 X
and ac on that supports student learning.
d) Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspec ves are welcomed in addressing challenges. X

e) Uses knowledge and understanding of di erent backgrounds, ethnici es, cultures, and languages to X
promote e ec ve interac ons among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) B - I work and live in a completely di erent culture. Our I would love to grow in my collabora ve work with colleagues.
sta represents various di erent countries and, since we I see that I tend to be a lone wolf when it comes to planning
are an interna onal school, there is a lot of diversity. I and problem solving, and I am learning to ask more ques ons.
have become a listener and ques on asker before I Just because I am the only 2nd grade teacher doesn’t mean
choose to move forward with problem solving. I have that I need to deal with everything alone.
come to appreciate di erent styles of teaching and
communica ng and have learned to be exible.
2) C - I do regular check-ins with my elementary pod
colleagues. We will have morning mee ngs where we
pray together and check in about overall wellbeing.
3) E - My school is comprised of so many di erent cultures
and thought processes and we have weekly Monday
mee ngs where we are encouraged and taught to share
and listen to each other.

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 x
student learning.
b) Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collabora ve interpreta on of results, and applica on of x
ndings to improve teaching and learning.
c) Supports colleagues in collabora ng with the higher educa on ins tu ons and other organiza ons x
engaged in researching cri cal educa onal issues.

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 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
B) We have weekly sta mee ngs where we discuss our I de nitely need to grow in the areas of research and higher
assessment data from the week. We are required to submit educa on research use in my teaching prac ce. I tend to s ck
Assessment Analysis weekly and discuss it in team mee ngs. to what I know works and don’t always look for the newest or
D) I have walked several newer colleagues through the most breaking research methods for teaching. I would
Assessment Analysis process and given them resources to be de nitely love to x this.
able to do so themselves.
D) We go over yearly MAP tes ng results and analyze them
as a whole Elementary POD to see trends or needs that we
can address in each of our classes for the coming year.

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, X
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 X
iden fying, promo ng, and facilita ng varied and di eren ated professional learning.
c) Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. X
d) Iden es and uses appropriate technologies to promote collabora ve and di eren ated professional X
learning.
e) Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of professional X
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- X
embedded professional learning.
g) Provides construc ve feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching prac ce and improve student X
learning.
h) Uses informa on about emerging educa on, economic, and social trends in planning and facilita ng X
professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) A- As a sta we are in charge of assuring we are up to I need to grow in the area of facilitates professional learning
accredita on standards, this means that we have to among my colleagues. I think that as a new teacher, and
yearly go through our standards and curriculum and especially with being online for the 2 out of 3 years of
make sure everything is aligned and up to school teaching, I feel in midated when I think about teaching my
accredita on goals. fellow teachers or leading a PD.
2) F - As we were preparing to come back to in person
school, we as teachers got together and discussed our
needs/ what breaks we would need in order to ensure
that our schedules weren’t going to kill us. We ensured
we were given proper planning me and that we would
be e ec ve teachers.
3) G - Each year we are required to do 3 o cially lesson
observa ons of fellow colleagues. This allows me to learn
and also to o er problem solving help with any ques ons
my colleagues might have.

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 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 x
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 x
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 x
as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, exper se, and knowledge of colleagues to address x
curricular expecta ons and student learning needs.
e) Uses knowledge of exis ng 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 collabora ve learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe.
f) Promotes instruc onal strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and ensures x
that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruc on.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) A - As a sta we are required to engage in weekly I have never served as a mentor, coach or content facilitator
assessment analysis that allows us to know what our and know that that would be my next step as far as growth
students, curriculum and instruc on are needing/ goes. I feel I will have more of a handle on these types of
lacking. opportuni es this semester through this course.
2) B- We have weekly sta mee ngs about our assessment
analysis where we discuss student needs and work
through problem solving together.
3) F - My students are rst in the classroom. I o er a safe
environment where cultures are represented and
celebrated. Students are given di eren ated assignments
and instruc on based o of their needs.

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 X
local standards.
b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementa on, scoring, and interpreta on of student data X
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 X
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 X
or organiza onal structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 1) a - I share assessment tools and analysis ideas with my I could collaborate more with colleagues. I think I have always
colleagues when they are looking for new ways to assess. used the excuse that I am the only 2nd grade teacher, but I
2) b -We have weekly sta mee ngs about our assessment know that that is not an excuse. This is an area I would like to
analysis where we discuss student needs and work see growth in.
through problem solving together.
3) c - As a sta we pray with each other and share personal
needs before every mee ng. This helps us to form a
personal connec on with each other and promotes trust
and respect.

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 X
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 X
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 X
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 X
community.
e) Collaborates with families, communi es, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address X
the diverse educa onal needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) a - Teaching in a place like Peru, it is very important that I really need to grow in the area of facilita ng growth in my
my communica on with parents takes into account their own colleagues. I don’t think that I focus so much on their
cultural backgrounds. As a sta we have a yearly training growth and most care about my own, which is something that
on how to respec ully and e ec vely engage our school needs to change in order to see a posi ve trend in my school.
community in all its diversity.
2) b - At our weekly sta mee ngs we discuss various
family/ cultural dynamics if they are relevant to a
students success or challenges in the classroom.
3) e - I work with the parents of my students and with my
colleagues to address individual needs of each of my
students.

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 X
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 X
meet the needs of all students.
c) Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportuni es to advocate for the rights and/or needs X
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.

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 d) Advocates for access to professional resources, including nancial support and human and other material X
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. X
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I only have examples for one of the domain experiences, I really need to improve in my advoca ng for resources/
because this is an area of extreme growth for me. As far as support. Since we are a small interna onal school, we don’t
sec on C goes, where it says you collaborate with colleagues always have all the resources and opportuni es at our nger
about advoca ng for proper resources, and support for ps, but that doesn’t mean that it is an excuse for me to
student learning, as an elementary sta our monthly PD completely avoid doing so.
mee ngs also include curriculum and resource discussions.
We will talk through the needs of our classes or our speci c
students and see how we can allocate resources to those
groups.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Overall, my strengths are in the area of sharing assessment analysis with colleagues and collabora ng on ways to improve
my teaching overall. I think that I am strong in crea ng a posi ve and welcoming atmosphere where colleagues feel
comfortable asking for help, o ering sugges ons or seeking support. I try to put my students rst and when reviewing
curriculum or classroom prac ce am seeking the best resources and opportuni es for my students.

The areas of growth that I see as a trend is my leadership among colleagues. I have yet to be in a role where I am
suppor ng or teaching colleagues in their teaching prac ce or in other PD domains. I would like to see growth in that area
this year. Also, I need to improve on my advocacy for myself, my colleagues and my students. Despite the limited resources
at our school, I need to be proac ve in seeking out my own resources and supports.

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