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
 I am in a Skype group with other teachers who teach the I am the only AP Macroeconomic and AP Government
same class as myself (Economics), We use this group to teacher at our school. I would like to collaborate with the
work collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions, other AP teachers at our school to set stricter deadlines and
and discuss changes we will be making to our class in the expectations for our students so that there is consistency
future. among the different departments/subjects.
 Our department develops collective wisdom by
uploading our resources to a google drive. This allows us
to share, discuss, and collaborate at a high level, and
during our own time.
 My school utilizes department based data driven
instruction (DDI) in which teams utilize assessment data
to decide how to modify their teaching strategies. DDI
meetings are held once every two months.

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
 Two close colleagues of mine are currently in Master’s I would like to improve at supporting colleagues to collect,
programs. I’ve helped them research strategies to analyze, and communicate data from their classrooms to
improve student learning, specifically in regards to improve their teaching and learning.
finding credible online sources.
 My school utilizes department based data driven
instruction (DDI) in which teams utilize assessment data

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 to decide how to modify their teaching strategies. DDI
meetings are held once every two months.
 I always try to share best practices that increase
efficiency and effectiveness, especially with new
teachers.

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
 The Vice Principals at our schools are very grounded and I plan to advocate to my administration that AP teachers
always hear out teachers on what topics or best should have sufficient preparation and time to support one
practices we want to learn about or share. We do this another and engage in job-embedded professional learning.
once a semester and at the beginning of the year live,
and twice a semester online.
 My school practices something called “instructional
coaching.” Teachers observe one another’s classrooms
and then provide constructive feedback to strengthen
their practice.
 My team and many teams at my school utilize
technologies such as google suite to promote
collaborative 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

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  I collect and analyze curriculum issues in my own I would like to support colleagues in a more formal
courses so that I can perform better as a teacher for my mentoring role for new teachers. It is a role I tend to take on
own students. Because I have this information already, I informally but would like to attempt formally.
readily share it with my peers.
 Whenever I encounter a new teacher I always share
some of my best practices to help them become more
efficient, especially since my school is heavy in clerical
tasks.
 I engage in reflective dialogue with colleagues regularly
because we share a Skype group. This allows us to
collaborate easily and when it is convenient for us. It is
similar to a digital message board.

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
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
 My school utilizes department-based data driven Due to the limitation of my school’s online platform (learning
instruction (DDI) in which teams utilize assessment data management system), my colleagues and I cannot use too
to decide how to modify their teaching strategies. DDI many assessment tools. This is something I am constantly
meetings are held once every two months. looking into improving for myself in order to differentiate
 My team meets at the end of every semester and we instruction.
collaborate and decide on if projects should revised,
maintained, or removed entirely based on student
feedback and overall success.
 I create a climate of trust with my colleagues by
demonstrating my own vulnerabilities and volunteering
aspects of my classroom so that others feel comfortable
in sharing their own challenges as well.

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
 At our school, all teachers are also homeroom teachers. I would like to help facilitate my colleagues’ understanding of
This allows us to cross paths regularly even though we the community of our school by modeling effective
are a virtual school. This gives us the opportunity to communication and collaboration skills with my families.
advocate for our students to other teachers and
promote effective interactions between the two.

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  I am part of many Skype groups that allow my colleagues
and I to examine our understanding of community
culture and diversity and how we can develop culturally
responsive strategies to enrich the educational
experiences of our students.
 I collaborate with my families to develop comprehensive
strategies to address their diverse educational needs.
This especially applies to 504, IEP, and ELL students.

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
 I share information with colleagues from my credential I will use this opportunity to continue to advocate to my
program 8 years ago and discuss and exchange best administration that AP teachers at my school could use
practices suitable to our school’s culture and additional resources.
environment.
 My department meets regularly to identify teaching and
learning processes that help improve student retention
and meet the needs of our students.
 I am and have been advocating to my administration for
additional resources for AP teachers.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths: I serve as a Test Site Coordinator every Spring. My organizational and execution skills are really demonstrated
during this time. My self-reflectiveness in my own teaching practice also gives me valuable insight that’s worth sharing with
my colleagues.

Areas of Possible Growth: Improving outreach with the community as a whole.

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