Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Quali7es

Direc7ons: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
leadership domain. Finally, iden7fy 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 prac,ce 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 prac,ce.
• Applying (A) - a level of prac,ce in which the teacher leader is able to provide independent leadership and easily applies what s/he has
learned about leadership.
• Integra7ng/Innova7ng (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher leader is fully skilled and confident. The Integra,ng/
Innova,ng teacher leader contribu,ng to the broader educa,onal community through staff development, research, or publica,on in
professional journals.

Domain 1: Fosters a Collabora7ve Culture to Support Educator Development and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) U,lizes group processes to help colleagues work collabora,vely to solve problems, make decisions,
manage conflict, and promote meaningful change. x
b) Models effec,ve skills in listening, presen,ng ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, media,ng, and
iden,fying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared goals and professional learning. x
c) Employs facilita,on skills to create trust among colleagues, develop collec,ve wisdom, build ownership
and ac,on that supports student learning. x
d) Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspec,ves are welcomed in addressing challenges.
x
e) Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnici,es, cultures, and languages to
promote effec,ve interac,ons among colleagues. x
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I par,cipate in weekly collabora,on with colleagues in • I would like to progress more towards a facilitator, rather
different professional learning community seKngs. than just a par,cipant in collabora,ve seKngs.
• I am open-minded, listens to all viewpoints, and contributes
to discussions during mee,ngs.
• I have a clear understanding of the school and community
needs.

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Prac7ce and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate strategies to improve
student learning. x
b) Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collabora,ve interpreta,on of results, and applica,on of
findings to improve teaching and learning. x
c) Supports colleagues in collabora,ng with the higher educa,on ins,tu,ons and other organiza,ons
engaged in researching cri,cal educa,onal issues. x
d) Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from their classrooms to
improve teaching and learning. x
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 • I use data from mul,ple plaOorms to make decisions for • I can improve in this domain by using more research-based
improving student learning. knowledge in my instruc,onal decision making.
• I meet with my grade-level colleagues oPen to analyze
paQerns in student data trends.
• I have introduced new technology applica,ons to colleagues
that can be used for collec,ng student data.

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Con7nuous Improvement E/E A I/I

a) Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning that is team-based,
job-embedded, sustained over ,me, aligned with content standards, and linked to school/district x
improvement goals.
b) Uses informa,on about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of colleagues by
iden,fying, promo,ng, and facilita,ng varied and differen,ated professional learning. x
c) Facilitates professional learning among colleagues.
x
d) Iden,fies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collabora,ve and differen,ated professional
learning. x
e) Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of professional
learning and its effect on teaching and student learning. x
f) Advocates for sufficient prepara,on, ,me, and support for colleagues to work in teams to engage in job-
embedded professional learning. x
g) Provides construc,ve feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching prac,ce and improve student
learning. x
h) Uses informa,on about emerging educa,on, economic, and social trends in planning and facilita,ng
professional learning. x
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I par,cipate in professional development several ,mes each • I would like to grow in my ability to advocate for myself and
year, including PD provided by my school and district. others and use my voice to make change. Being a new
• I work with colleagues to provide feedback on what teacher, I do not yet feel confident to speak up on large
professional development opportuni,es would be beneficial topics just yet.
for teachers.
• I have acted as a mentor for a new teacher colleague to
support them with technology integra,on.

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruc7on and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) Facilitates the collec,on, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to iden,fy opportuni,es
to improve curriculum, instruc,on, assessment, school organiza,on, and school culture. x
b) Engages in reflec,ve dialog with colleagues based on observa,on of instruc,on, student work, and
assessment data and helps make connec,ons to research-based effec,ve prac,ces. x
c) Supports colleagues’ individual and collec,ve reflec,on and professional growth by serving in roles such
as mentor, coach, and content facilitator. x
d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, exper,se, and knowledge of colleagues to address
curricular expecta,ons and student learning needs. x

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 e) Uses knowledge of exis,ng and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully
and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to x
promote collabora,ve learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe.
f) Promotes instruc,onal strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and ensures
that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruc,on. x
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I use digital ci,zenship in my classroom to promote safe • My goal is to grow into a team leader in professional
internet and social media use. learning communi,es. I would like to be a mentor for new
• I bring student work to professional learning community teachers, as so many have mentored me.
mee,ngs to plan next steps for instruc,on.
• I advocate for students and work with colleagues to provide
equitable technology and learning tools for all.

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 iden,fy and use mul,ple assessment tools aligned to state and
local standards. x
b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementa,on, scoring, and interpreta,on of student data
to improve educa,onal prac,ce and student learning. x
c) Creates a climate of trust and cri,cal reflec,on in order to engage colleagues in challenging conversa,ons
about student learning data that lead to solu,ons to iden,fied issues. x
d) Works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to promote changes in instruc,onal prac,ces
or organiza,onal structures to improve student learning. x
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I have worked with colleagues in my grade level and the • I would like to con,nue improving the rubrics and
surrounding grade levels to ensure that our instruc,on assessments used in the classroom so that they can best
builds each year. gather student data.
• I use data to prepare students for end of year SBAC tes,ng.
• I arrange curriculum and organize lessons in ways that
directly benefit student learning.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collabora7on with Families and Community E/E A I/I

a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnici,es, cultures, and languages in
the school community to promote effec,ve interac,ons among colleagues, families, and the larger x
community.
b) Models and teaches effec,ve communica,on and collabora,on skills with families and other
stakeholders focused on aQaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and x
circumstances.
c) Facilitates colleagues’ self-examina,on of their own understandings of community culture and diversity
and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educa,onal experiences of x
students and achieve high levels of learning for all students.
d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educa,onal needs of families and the
community. x
e) Collaborates with families, communi,es, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address
the diverse educa,onal needs of families and the community. x
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 Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I work hard to understand the cultures, family dynamics, • I can facilitate more open conversa,ons with colleagues on
and backgrounds of each student and family. culturally responsive teaching. I would also like to give
• I par,cipate in school and community events to foster students more opportunity to share about their cultures.
posi,ve interac,ons with the community.
• I incorporate lessons and ac,vi,es into my classroom that
celebrate and teach about many na,onali,es and cultures.

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

a) Shares informa,on with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how local, state, and
na,onal trends and policies can impact classroom prac,ces and expecta,ons for student learning. x
b) Works with colleagues to iden,fy and use research to advocate for teaching and learning processes that
meet the needs of all students. x
c) Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportuni,es to advocate for the rights and/or needs
of students, to secure addi,onal resources within the building or district that support student learning, x
and to communicate effec,vely with targeted audiences such as parents and community members.
d) Advocates for access to professional resources, including financial support and human and other material
resources, that allow colleagues to spend significant ,me learning about effec,ve prac,ces and x
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 have honest conversa,ons with family and friends outside • I would like to become more involved in our teacher’s union
of the classroom about the teaching profession. and become more knowledgable about district policies and
• I am a member of our teacher’s union and discuss issues procedures. Doing so would help me to become a beQer
and concerns with colleagues. advocate for teachers.
• My colleagues and I look into na,onal trends and policies
during some of our professional learning community
mee,ngs.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

An area of growth is my confidence in using my voice to advocate for myself and other teachers. I would like to be more of a
leader amongst my colleagues and facilitate important discussions for professional development.

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Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Quali7es (adapted from Teacher Leader Model Standards (h;p://www.teacherleaderstandards.org/)