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
1b: I attend teacher and clinical meetings and attempt to I would like to be more effective and proactive in sharing
engage and value in the topics discussed even if they are not strategies that work for me in my classes to provide a
directly related to my subject. different perspective to lesson planning, behavior
1d: I ask for input for my lessons from classroom teachers, management, etc to the rest of the staff.
behavior department, and instructional aides to get well
rounded feedback from different perspectives.
1e: I am aware of many colleagues cultural customs or
restrictions to ensure that they are not excluded or placed in
an uncomfortable situation (some staff do not celebrate
holidays or dance, which can be a part of my 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
1a: I have shared research and lesson plans that I have I would like to continue to pursue higher education and
found or have been shared to me to teachers for specific collaborate with like minded peers to find areas to research
topics. that can be pertinent to our student population.
1b: Develop and collaborate with other teachers with data
sheets and ways of tracking and organizing said data (excel,
data sheet formats and language)
1d: I provide input to teachers on analyzing data for
students we share to see promote uniformity when
interpreting data.

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
1a: I have provided input for staff who were planning a I would like to be learned in different opportunities for
lecture for out staff in-service day based on areas where professional learning and collaboration and encourage peers
staff can improve their data tracking and prompting of to join as a whole group to promote a professional learning
students. environment.
1d: I use and share tools like zoom, slides, GIFS, and videos
to differentiate instruction and attempt to access each
persons best learning modalities.
1h: I read APE related peer review articles and share
pertinent information to the faculty to ensure that they are
aware of new trends in Physical Education that they can
implement in their classroom movement time, PE, and
recess.

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
1a: I update my data collection methods and share them I would like to take a greater role in staff in-service, teach
with colleagues to promote the exchange of ideas between meetings, and faculty meeting in providing information,
ourselves in the school. strategies, and questions to increase the collaboration
schoolwide.

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.

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 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
1a: I have shared standardized assessments that I use for PE I would like to both research and present to my peers
that have additional areas of assessment (ex: fine motor assessment tools that can be used for multiple fields and also
skills, body awareness) that other teachers and collaborate in that regard to also receive input for teachers
professionals (OT/PT) can use. for tools that they have that I can use in my assessments.
1c: I provide honest feedback to staff when the discuss
there data collection methods or the type of data they are
looking to collect to increase the chances of effective goals
and learning.
1d: Similar to 1a, being able to use similar or same tools
allows for discussion of data collection and uniformity when
presenting results to parents.

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
1a: I have discussed with teachers, staff, and parents a I would like to find ways to encourage and facilitate my
students background to ensure that activities or topics are colleagues to think about students and their goals from
not inappropriate for them (ex: some student’s families are different perspectives to not let bias and complacency come
against the practice of yoga or dance). into play when developing lessons and goals.
1b: I try to form a relationship with my student’s families
through various means and share pertinent information
with m colleagues who also interact with the student.
1e: I ask for parent and family input when creating goals
and objectives for my students, especially during their
Individualized education plan meetings.

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

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 Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1b: I provide input on teacher lessons and instructional I would like to take a bigger role in sharing trends and
strategies for students I am familiar with when possible or policies I learn from peer reviewed articles and conferences
requested. to my school’s leadership team.
1d: I encourage colleagues to use the stipend provided by
the school to attend conferences and workshops
throughout the year.
1e: I encourage parents and provide resources to them to
increase the physical activity of their students and their
family in general.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I am very involved in collaborating with some of my colleagues with data collection strategies, instructional strategies, and
goal and lesson planning. I share information I have learned but do so sparingly.
I would like to take a bigger role in sharing trends and policies I learn from peer reviewed articles and conferences to my
school’s leadership team. I would like to find ways to encourage and facilitate my colleagues to think about students and
their goals from different perspectives to not let bias and complacency come into play when developing lessons and goals. I
would like to both research and present to my peers assessment tools that can be used for multiple fields and also
collaborate in that regard to also receive input for teachers for tools that they have that I can use in my assessments. I would
like to take a greater role in staff in-service, teach meetings, and faculty meeting in providing information, strategies, and
questions to increase the collaboration schoolwide. I would like to be learned in different opportunities for professional
learning and collaboration and encourage peers to join as a whole group to promote a professional learning environment. I
would like to continue to pursue higher education and collaborate with like minded peers to find areas to research that can
be pertinent to our student population. I would like to be more effective and proactive in sharing strategies that work for me
in my classes to provide a different perspective to lesson planning, behavior management, etc to the rest of the staff.

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