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
My P.E. team and I meet at least once a week for an hour This year I would like to grow in understanding and gaining
during the day to plan, asses, and discuss strategies in our knowledge of my co-worker’s different backgrounds and
classes that are and are not working. cultures. I feel this will help deepen my relationship with
them and have more effective conversations.
I meet with teachers across all grade levels to discuss their
past and present students. This helps me understand our
students better on what their strengths and needs are.

Each teacher records their lessons while teaching lesson. We

view them during staff developments to discuss strategies that
were shown to improve student learning.

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
Each month we meet with our teams to look over data from This year I would like to grow in supporting and collaborating
our in-house system. We see where our students have been with colleague in higher education institutions and other
progressing and where there is a need for re-teaching. organizations in researching critical educational issues.

When I have a student that is not progressing in class we have

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 an SST meeting with the guardians, administration, and
psychologist to create an action plan.

I keep a Drive of each student in my class of their skillset

work to use for asses, data collection, meetings, and to share
with colleagues.

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
Each year I attend all of the California Association of Health, I would like to grow as an educator by finding and using
P.E., Dance and Recreation’s professional developments. I am information about emerging Physical education, Health and
signed up to attend the state conference virtually the first social trends when planning and facilitating professional
week of March. learning.

I have an open communication policy with my director and

feel comfortable verbalizing when I need help or more time
with a task.

When my grade level teacher comes to me with questions or

asks for help I am sure to answer her questions and provide
feedback even if that means I look for teaching practices
online or from others.

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.
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 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
This year in particular I have been trying new websites for my I would like to grow by supporting the school’s athletic
remote-classroom and have also been sharing them with other culture and eventually serving as a mentor or coach for
teachers. I usually find new ideas on teaching websites, teachers. I have found that Physical Education can be
Pinterest and Instagram that I check frequently. misunderstood and underrepresented thus there is a huge area
for growth. Having the chance to target this area of need
Reflective conversation takes place during staff development would not only help develop my curriculum further but it
on a weekly basis. We discuss teaching strategies and would also serve the school culture.
classroom management from that week.

I am sole K-8th grade P.E. and Health teacher thus I spend a

great deal of time communicating with lead teachers across
grade levels to understanding their curriculum and instruction.
This helps me build cross-curriculum which is not only fun
but also serves the student’s learning.

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
The athletics’ department and I meet with each other to go I would like to grow by using multiple assessment tools
over student scores and data. We collaborate and look at data aligned to state and local standards. I would like to see what
from the Presidential Fitness test along with the skillset units other schools or teachers use and will have this opportunity in
from each month. a few weeks at the state conference.

I feel supported and heard by the athletic department and the

director of my school. I am in a safe space to speak up,
challenge and grow with my school.

Each teacher makes a class chart with their student’s numbers

on it to correspond with their Track my Progress score/data.
This motivates students to progress for the next skillset test by
seeing where they are at.

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

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 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
Our school hosts an international day where students bring I would like to improve on collaborating with our community
food and other culturally relative items to share about where that surrounds the school in Santa Monica. I have found this
they or their parents are from. This will be held on Zoom this challenging during COVID as there are not many events but I
year on March 12th. also have not tried to find out what is happening live or
online.
During our weekly staff meetings, we talk about student’s
background, families, and any other information I must be
aware of in order to meet the needs of this student and their
family.

I make sure to constantly talk with my student’s parents

whenever I can. This is important to me because it helps me
be aware of anything that is going on at home or up to date on
family’s needs.

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
During our professional development meetings, teachers share I want to improve on sharing information with my colleagues
what techniques they have been using to help the learning that I find or seek outside of school on my own time. I also
process of their class. We usually watch a video of them using want to look into resources to share with my student’s parents
their teaching technique in action. about financial help/support/advice.

We had a training a couple months ago that was all day about
meeting the needs of students with neurodiversity and the
laws regarding special education and inclusion in the
classroom.

We have a staff development meeting devoted solely to

looking at our school state scores.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths include:
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 Having a close relationship with the athletic department. We communicate regularly and very openly to support and strengthen
not only our team but our teaching. Our school’s SST protocol is also efficient. When I notice, there is a specific/special need
that a student needs I communicate with the SST team. We schedule an appointment with the parents to figure out how to
properly meet that students need. I make use of the California Association for Health, P.E., Dance and Recreation regularly for
materials my classes need or events I wish to attend.

Possible Growth:

My hope is to further develop my skillsets with the athletic department and specifically the high school team. As the only K-8 th
grade P.E. and Health teacher I feel there would be a lot to gain and learn from them. I would like to attend more professional
developments. I also want to have my students connect with other students in their community and possibly around the country
as we are all much more isolated than ever. I want to engage more in community events outside of school (probably on Zoom)
to build a better relationship with my student’s families. Finally, it would be wonderful to build a resource list for my kids and
their parents regarding physical fitness resources that they could use.

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