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
a.) We have grade level meetings twice a month and I would like to see myself grow in the area of creating an
meet with the entire staff monthly. inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in
b.) In our meetings we discuss professional goals and addressing challenges. All schools face challenges and while I
share ideas on how to achieve these goals. think I welcome other perspectives I would like to work on
e.) At our school we make every effort to create positive really listening and hearing other peoples ideas and
interactions amongst colleagues. We have get togethers perspectives.
each holiday to get to know one another. This allows the
staff to really get to know one another and our unique
backgrounds.

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
a.) I meet with my teaching partner to discuss I would like to attend more workshops and trainings
strategies we can use to improve student learning. addressing issues we face in education today. I believe that it
We are constantly sharing ideas about what worked is very important to stay current and have an understanding
well. of what is happening in education.
b.) I discuss results of standardized tests with my
partner and learning support coordinator. I make
adjustments to teaching based on the results.
c.) We have meetings to discuss and review student
progress in the classroom. Previous teachers share
strategies that worked well with particular students
or classes.

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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
a.) I attend all professional development provided by I would like to grow in the area of providing constructive
the diocese. feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and
b.) I attend ELA training for our newly adopted improve student learning. I think we can all benefit from
curriculum. This is offered at our school site. learning and sharing with each other.
f.) I help organize and moderate our grade level
meetings.

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
a.) I meet with my teaching partner and learning An area I would like to focus on and see growth is e) uses
support coordinator to review assessments and knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide
establish learning goals for the class as well as colleagues in helping students skillfully and appropriately
individual students. navigate the universe of knowledge available to on the
b.) I incorporate picture books into my lessons to internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning,
address diversity and ensure that all students feel and connect with people and resources around the globe.
comfortable and accepted for who they are.
c.) I am piloting a social skills program for our
elementary classrooms. Next year I will train the
other classes to use the program.

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
a.) We meet to discuss results of student assessments I would like to see growth in area a.) Increases the capacity of
and other data gathered to determine whether the colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools
teaching has been effective and if the students are aligned to state and local standards.
meeting their learning goals.
b.) After analyzing a math assessment this year I
realized students did not understand the concepts
that were taught. I retaught the lesson using
different strategies.
c.) This year I have used both formative and
informative assessments to assess student learning.
Doing this has really helped to get a clear picture of
how each student is doing.

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
a.) Each year we celebrate America’s People Day An area of interest for me is facilitating colleagues’ self-
where the students dress up in something that examination of their own understandings of community
represents their culture and bring one food item to culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally
share. Families also attend this day. It is a great responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences
community building activity. of students and achieve high levels of learning for all
b.) My colleagues and share important information students. It is very important to know and understand the
regarding the students and their educational culture we work in and the diverse needs of the students and
needs. We plan strategies to help meet the needs families. I would like to help develop strategies to meet these
of all students and families. needs.
c.) I communicate regularly with parents through
email, my blog, google classroom and our school
app. I have found the more I communicate with
parents the more they become an active part of
the community.

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.

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 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
a.) My partner and I have brought in multiple Another are of interest for me in representing and
companies (Inside the Outdoors and Science advocating for the profession in contexts outside the
Cube) to enhance the learning of our students. classroom. Teaching is a very important profession and I
b.) In our PLC’s we discuss learning processes that would like to take part in representing and advocating for it.
are being used in our classrooms. We share
ideas and discuss our strategies.
c.) When planning my lessons I try to incorporate
teaching strategies that will meet and address
all the different learning styles present in the
classroom.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Many of my strengths fall in Domain 2: Access and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning. I meet with
colleagues to discuss student progress and teaching strategies that could help improve the outcome. We discuss STAR test
results each time students are assessed to identify strengths and weaknesses. Domain 6: Improves Outreach and
Collaboration with Families and Community is also one of my strengths. I make every effort to get to know the families in
my classroom. I communicate with them regularly through email, google classroom, my blog and our school app. I also
plan activities the parents can participate in and feel part of the community.
Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession is an area I would like to see growth in. Students deserve to
have the best possible education and I would like to take part in making sure they have the best resources out there.
Another area of interest for me is Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in instruction and Student Learning. I would like to
learn more about the different curriculums available and being part of a team that actually analyzes it and decides what is
best for the students at our school.

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