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.
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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
1. I work collaboratively with my colleagues to solve I would like to improve in my facilitation skills to be able to
problems and manage conflict within our school lead discussions and work with colleagues to support student
site. learning.
2. I strive to create an inclusive culture where all
perspectives are welcomed.
3. I use my knowledge and experience of working
with students and families of diverse backgrounds
to promote positive and effective interactions
among colleagues.

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. I assist my colleagues in assessing student learning I would like to grow by learning about the institutions and
through facilitating standardized tests. other organizations that research critical educational issues. I
2. I work collaboratively with my colleagues to would like to gain more of an awareness of issues that can
analyze student learning data, interpret results, impact education.
and apply the findings to inform my teaching
practice.
3. I support my colleagues in collecting and analyzing
student data to improve mu classroom teaching
and learning during our weekly collaboration
meetings.

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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 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 collaborate with colleagues and administrators to I would like to grow in the area of facilitating professional
promote professional learning and growth that learning among my colleagues.
aligns with content standards and school goals.
2. I work with colleagues to collect, analyze, and
share data to improve student learning.
3. I use information about education and social
trends to plan and facilitate professional learning.

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. I engage in reflective dialog with colleges based on I would like to grow in serving as a mentor teacher for other
instruction, assessment data, and student work teachers at my school and learning and using new
every week during collaboration meetings in grade technologies in my classroom that promote collaborative
level teams. learning.
2. I served as a team leader on the accreditation team
to harness skills, expertise, and knowledge of
colleagues to address student learning needs.
3. I promote instructional strategies that address
issues of diversity and equity in the classroom such
as opportunities for redemption,

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
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 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 work with my colleagues to implement I would like to identify and use more assessment tools that
assessment of both math and ELA standards using meet both local and state standards.
STAR standardized testing.
2. I help create a safe environment to reflect and
discuss student learning data to identify solutions
to perceived problems.
3. I work collaboratively with my colleagues to use
assessment data to positively impact change in
instructional practices and improve student
learning.

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 model and provide effective communication skills I am interested in developing a shared understanding of
with families and provide students feedback on diverse educational needs of families and the community.
their work on a weekly basis. The families and students we serve are very diverse and we
2. I used a back-to-school survey to learn about my try to partner with families to meet their individual needs.
student’s family’s culture and students do a family
project to learn and share about their own culture.
3. I work to develop a culturally responsive
perspective that honors and celebrates all students
and supports student learning.

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. I collaborate with my colleagues to support all I would like to grow in learning information about policies
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 student needs and rights. and resources that can positively impact student learning and
2. I work with my vice principal and the special classroom practices.
education department within the district to
partner in supporting students with special needs.
3. I advocate for access to resources that can support
my school and that are focused on school
improvement.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I am exploring leadership skills in Domain 1, such as facilitation skills and presenting ideas and leading discussions to advance
the professional learning and development of educators.

I am applying in Domain 4, improvements in instruction and student learning. I actively engage with colleagues based on
instruction, student work, and assessment data to implement effective teaching practices within the classroom.

I am integrating in Domain 5, facilitating, and analyzing assessment data to improve student learning in the school. I am
strong in analyzing data from standardized testing within my school however, I would like to grow in analyzing assessment
data to improve student learning within my district.

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