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
promote effective interactions among colleagues. X
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. In our weekly professional development, I model 1. I would like to involve myself in facilitating PD or
listening to my colleagues when they are curriculum development meetings to improve my
facilitating discussions or presentations. facilitation skills.
Additionally, I contribute to discussions using 2. I would like get to know my colleagues’ background
information that I have learned about teachers’ and experience beyond teaching experience.
classes and professional development.
2. I have an understanding of teachers’ various levels
of experience, and I make sure to include teachers
with less experience in discussions and decision
making.
3. I gather the appropriate support staff (ex. School
director, counselor, other teachers, etc.) to
collaborate in providing students with the best
support that they need.

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. In PD, we access test scores and student surveys 1. I would like to facilitate a section of professional
periodically to make adjustments to curriculum development where we examine objectives of a
and improve student learning. lesson or unit, analyze student work based on those
2. I assist other teachers in locating and finding objectives, and identify what students need to do in
appropriate resources to use in the classroom in order to meet those objectives.

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 order to improve student learning. Additionally, I
offer teaching strategies that might be useful to
them in the classroom.
3. I have been a part of a current research study that
is analyzing the role of nurturing students in
effective teaching.

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
1. I advocate for myself and others when we need 1. I would like to take a more active role in planning
more time for planning or when we need an and facilitating activities during professional
extension on deadlines. I do this by speaking with development meetings.
the director(s) directly.
2. During peer observations, I share feedback with
the teacher on how they can improve in their
teaching practice. Additionally, their observation
also gives me ideas from them on how I can
improve my practice.
3. I give directors examples of technology that can be
useful for teachers to utilize during PD activities or
in their teaching practice. I also share these
resources with teachers as well.

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. Reflective conversation happens between teachers 1. I would like to become more knowledgeable of
and directors during biweekly teacher meetings. instructional strategies that address issues of
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 This is a place where I can reflect on my teaching diversity and equity to share with other teachers
practice and curriculum. Additionally, we reflect on and directors.
our teaching practice, cross-curricular connections,
and resources during our weekly professional
development meetings.
2. Since there is only one teacher per subject at my
school site, we serve as each other’s coaches and
mentors by sharing feedback and experiences in
our classroom.
3. I share technology resources that I have found on
teacher websites/groups with other teachers when
appropriate.

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
1. I am confident in speaking with teachers to discuss 1. I would like to learn more about what assessments
student learning data. Often times this leads to teachers in my schools and other schools use to
collaboration on how we can best support students assess their students’ skills.
in the classroom and sharing what strategies work
best for students.
2. In the past we have used data to inform us about
how to change grading policies or school policies.
3. I collaborate with teachers to design
assessments/rubrics based in project based
learning curriculum.

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. I communicate frequently with families and other 1. I would like to improve facilitation of colleagues’ self
stakeholders in order to share and provide examination of their own understandings of
resources for students so they can achieve in their community culture and diversity through reflection.
classes. This often involves learning about the
inner workings of student families and what
student need based on the situation at home.
2. Our school is made up of over 50% Hispanic

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 students and low-income students. The
demographics of our school informs what
resources we use for class and connections that we
can make between their backgrounds and
curriculum. I share with colleagues information
that I have learned from students so that they can
communicate effectively and respectfully with
students.
3. In professional development and collaborative
meeting times, we discuss the unique needs of
students and problem solve strategies to provide
students with support in classes that is specific to
the content of our classes.

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. We have studied PBL curriculum and have taken 1. I’d like to learn more about how to share our
part in workshops related to PBL implementation classroom practices and expectations for student
in the classroom. learning.
2. We have collaborated together to provide students
with resources such as hotspots, Chromebooks,
and additional course material to access learning at
home.
3. I have represented my school and profession as a
speaker for panels and prospective student
information sessions.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths: I’d say that I work very well with colleagues to provide students with an equitable education that is based on
their unique specific needs. To find out their needs, I form trustful connections with students and communicate with
families to learn about their backgrounds. Secondly, I offer teachers feedback on their teaching practices and communicate
them in a respectful manner. I share resources that I have benefited from and make sure to follow up with the teacher if
they have any questions. Lastly, I make sure to include teachers in reflective conversation and decision-making that affects
our learning/teaching environment school wide.

Areas of Growth: I would like share data and findings of teaching practices with the wider educational community.
Additionally, I would like to facilitate reflection on student data that is specific to lesson/unit objectives to inform teachers
on how to improve their teaching practices.

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