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 fellow second grade teachers and I came I can reach out to my teacher colleagues more for help. While
together to come up with our smart goals for we do collaborate when I typically have an instructional
student learning. We also coordinated our Learning question I go to my supervisor. I think I should expand my
Lab groups to maximize the amount of students questions to my colleagues. Not, to bypass by supervisor but
who received additional help. instead to generate more ideas. Every teacher does things
● I share new studies and research for reading differently and I want to know what they do.
instruction with my fellow second grade teachers.
● We are currently working collaboratively in groups
to pick our schools next curriculum.
● I am actively working towards having more
inclusion in my lessons and also focusing on our
new curriculums diversity.

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 of X
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
● I use several assessments to help me determine my While I offer colleagues of mine research that I have
student’s needs. encountered in my Master’s program I have yet to
● I look of my student data to determine what their collaborate with anyone on specific research. I would like to
needs are. work with colleagues on finding additional research and seek
● I do collaborate with my fellow teachers on out sources where we can find good research on critical
instruction especially for reading and math. education issues.

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 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 X
job-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 collaborate with grade level goals among the 2nd I do not formally facilitate professional learning but I do share
grade teachers. good resources with my colleagues. I hav edone nothing
● I seek out additional online tools I can use with my formal in regarding to professional development.
students.
● Our entire grade level gives feedback on a teachers
filmed lesson. It’s great to see what other teachers
do in their classrooms.

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
● I have reflected about my lessons or my Learning While I do share information with my colleagues and
Lab lessons with my colleagues. I have asked for supervisor about reading instruction I do not consider myself
feedback in a group setting. a leader. I only share to help. However, I would like to
● I have offered help with Nearpod to my fellow become a literacy leader at my school.
teachers I have also encouraged other teachers to
use Classkick because we primarily use Nearpod.
Classkick has more features.
● I have multiple ways for students to participate in
my lessons. In addition I make an effort to ensure
that my lessons are diverse and can connect back
to students' own personal experiences.

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E/E A I/I

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 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 practices X
or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● This year the entire school has been working with For my assessment tools I rely primarily on what is offered by
new assessments for math. While we have our instructional coaches. I am knowledgeable in more
administered them we have given feedback on how assessmetnts thjat can be used for reading instruction but I
this assessment could be modified and have yet to introduce them to my colleagues. At the moment
administered. I plan to do more for reading assessment next year once my
● 2nd grade has collaborated on assessment data to master’s degree is complete.
coordinate the placement of students into learning
labs.
● I cannot say that I create the trust and critical
reflection amongst my colleagues. We get along
really well and ultimately want the best for
everyone in our grade level.

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
● I have high expectations for my students and my I do not currently collaborate with my colleagues’ regaridn
families. I provide them with a variety of resources community culture and diversity. Most of our focus is skill
for academic learning in English and Spanish. based and solely on Reading and Math instruction.
● I ask my families for feedback and include
suggestions made by both families and students.
● I create classroom community by connecting to my
students emotional well-being and experiences.

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.
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 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 share information with my colleagues about I can organize the information I share better. I want my
reading instruction. colleagues to be able to use the resources I have curated in a
● This year 2nd grade decided to divide all of their digital environment.
students up and distribute them to different
teachers in order to maximize additional
instruction for struggling students. However we
have recently goneback to working with our own
students. I was against that and vocal on that
decision because we will be ultimately meeting the
needs of less students.
● I vote for politicians who I feel have the best
interests for my school, students, and families.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I want to collaborate more with my colleagues regarding instruction. I typically reach out to my supervisor first. I want to be
more of an advocate for reading and literacy instruction. I think I could collaborate more on best practices with my fellow
teachers. I would like to be more of a leader for reading instruction and to share my knowledge with my colleagues.

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