iRubric: Assessing the Teacher Leader rubric

Anticipates possible
learner misunderstandings
and proactively develops techniques to mitigate concerns.

Establishes learning
environment-wide and appropriate vehicles to encourage others
through the learning
environment to develop effective communication skills.

Creates a variety of
methods to communicate
with others.

Establishes learning
environment practices, which encourage others to develop effective communication skills.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively
communicate with others.

Provides opportunities for others to articulate
thoughts and ideas.

Does not demonstrate strength in effectively communicating with others.

Innovative design, use of materials and ideas in an unexpected way.

Originality of thought and action.

Bring something new into existence. Goes beyond the required elements.

Materials and ideas often developed in unique ways, with a minimum of support.

Materials and ideas occasionally developed in unique ways, but only with guidance and encouragement

Materials and ideas developed in everyday way.

Applies and implements
knowledge and skills
attained from professional
development consistent
with its intent. Continues to participate in Professional Growth opportunities.

Participates in
professional
development activities
aligned with goals and
learner needs.

Participates in professional
development aligned with
professional goals.

Understands the
importance of
professional
development but has not made responsible effort to participate.

Shows warmth, caring, respect, and fairness for all
staff and builds strong relationships.

Gains all staffs’ respect and creates a climate in which
disruption of learning is unthinkable.

Is fair and respectful toward staff and builds positive
relationships.

Is fair and respectful toward most staff and builds positive relationships with
some.

Is sometimes unfair and disrespectful to the staff.

Is not fully respected by staff.

Understands the importance of reflection and demonstrates that this process is done frequently.

Understands the importance of reflection and demonstrates that this process is done every so often.

Understands the process of reflection and the need to work on adding it more often.

Needs to reflect more often about his/her work and abilities as a leader.