Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Directions:
● Save this file as LastFirstName_TLQInitial.docx (KnowlesBeyonce_TLQInitial.docx)

● For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories (E/A/I). Be honest. This is an
opportunity to document growth
● Provide examples of your experiences in the leadership domain

● Identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing as a teacher leader.

● Summarize your strengths and areas of possible growth.

● Boxes will expand as needed.

Exploring/Emerging (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) - a level of development in which the teacher leader is fully skilled and
confident. The Integrating/Innovating teacher leader contributes 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

E A I
Learning
a. Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems,
X
make decisions, manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b. Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, x
mediating, and 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 x
wisdom, build ownership and action that supports student learning.
d. Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in x
addressing challenges.
e. Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, x
and languages to promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I am a mentor teacher and we meet to discuss areas of I am interested in learning more on what it takes to be
strengths and growth. We also come up with action a curriculum and Instruction specialist. Or in
plans and with feedback from her supervisor we work administration.
on strengthening those skills.

I am an ELPAC administrator and assess students in

High School that have Autism.

As lead teacher, I present and share various ideas and

projects to the curriculum and instruction team when

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 they request me to.

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E A I
a. Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate x
strategies to improve student learning.
b. Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of x
results, and application of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c. Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other x
organizations engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d. Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from x
their classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
As an Education Specialist, I collaborate with Because I am also teaching, I wish I could visit other
therapists, Speech, BCBA and classroom aides to meet classrooms more. We are a small company in Long
students' needs. Together we may research different Beach, and I wish I had the opportunity to collaborate
strategies to help a student with challenging behaviors and plan with others within my grade levels.
use problem solving skills for example.

Data collection and analyzing to write IEPs is a major

part of my job. As needed, I will assist my mentee
with such.

I am again a mentor teacher who works with my

mentee that is in the masters program at Grand
Canyon University.

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement E A I

a. Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning x
that is team-based, 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 x
colleagues by 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 x
differentiated professional learning.
e. Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the x
quality of professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f. Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in x
teams to engage in job-embedded professional learning.
g. Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and x
improve student learning.
h. Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in x
planning and facilitating professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I do meet with other special educators and teachers I do have a second job as an education specialist that
across different grade levels to discuss the glow and assists with transitional living and other IEP goals after
growth within the profession. school hours. However, I am not on their IEP team.

As a supervisor, I do attend PD on supervisors, but I do Because of the type of company I work for, some of
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 not facilitate those meetings. I do collaborate and we these present a challenge.
share constructive feedback.

I work closely with many different shareholders for

the IEP teams.

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning E A I

a. Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to x
identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school
organization, and school culture.
b. Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, x
student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research-based
effective practices.
c. Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by x
serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d. Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues x
to address curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e. Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in x
helping students skillfully 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 x
classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central
focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
My class is heavy on data collection. We track I do not participate in things globally. I have attended a
academics, replacement behavior data, and parent IXL training session, which is a global website.
communication with daily logs.

I have been a Lead teacher and mentor teacher for 2

years now.

In the classroom we spend the first 15-20 minutes

learning social emotional skills. On Tuesdays we act
out various scenarios, and on Wednesdays we use
board games and card games to practice such skills,
and on Thursdays we reflect through writing.

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E A I
a. Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools x
aligned to state and local standards.
b. Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and x
interpretation of student data to improve educational practice and student learning.
c. Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in x
challenging 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 x
instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 I am an ELPAC and CAASPP testing administrator, I wish I had more opportunities to work closely with
which does require me to use different assessment general education teachers. Currently, none of my
tools. students are mainstream.

I do work with BCBA’s, therapists, school

psychologists, child advocates and parents when
discussing how to best assist students in and out of
the classroom.

I collaborated with the C&I to order the curriculum for

the elementary and middle school.

I also piloted a science curriculum that was later

adopted by the company.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E A I

a. Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, x
cultures, and languages in 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 x
and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all
backgrounds and circumstances.
c. Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community x
culture and diversity 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 x
of families and the community.
e. Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive x
strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
Attended a SANCOFA meeting in Long Beach Unified. I would love to develop some activities that can be
shared for black history month with my school.
As an education specialist in an SDC, I do collaborate
with many different people for my students.

Understanding disabilities is necessary to be

successful in my career. When I am struggling with a
particular disorder, I seek out opportunities to speak
to the BCBA, therapist, or those who have expertise to
help meet the need.

Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E A I

a. Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how x
local, state, and 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 x

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 learning processes that meet the needs of all students.
c. Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the x
rights and/or needs 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 x
human and other 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
Over summer, I was a respite worker. I worked in the I do not have many opportunities to work with the
homes of families with students with autism. I worked school district. I work at an NPS and while we do
with the child's school in potty training for an entire collaborate, I am not the point of contact.
week. I worked with the swim instructors and siblings
on how to communicate with nonverbal children.

I am supervisor for classroom aides, and I do share

reasons and research as to how to approach students,
using if, then statements, waiting, extinction, PBIS,
class rewards etc.

Recently, I worked with the outside therapist to

identify a student who needs a 1:1 for executive
functioning skills.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I believe collaboration is a strength and weakness of mine. I collaborate often with IEP shareholders and
parents. However, I do not interact much with general education teachers and much of the community at large.
I think primarily because I am an elementary teacher. I think I would have more opportunities as an education
specialist in highschool as I would be working on transition goals.

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