Ten Roles for Teacher Ten Roles for Teacher LeadersLeaders

Cindy Harrison & Joellen KillionEducational Leadership September 2007

As you are reading the article, As you are reading the article, please consider…please consider…

Which role do you most identify with in your CURRENT role?

Please be ready to share an example of yourself in that role.

What is your hunch about which role will be most prevalent in our group?

We will modify this powerpoint We will modify this powerpoint together with examples of what together with examples of what each role looks like in action.each role looks like in action.

Resource ProviderResource Provider

“Teachers help their colleagues by sharing instructional resources. These might include Web sites, instructional materials, reading, or other resources to use with students.”

P. 74

Instructional SpecialistInstructional Specialist

“…helps colleagues implement effective teaching strategies.”

P.74

Curriculum SpecialistCurriculum Specialist

“Curriculum specialists lead teachers to agree on standards, follow the adopted curriculum, use common pacing charts and develop shared assessments.”

P.74

Classroom SupporterClassroom Supporter

“Classroom supporters work inside classrooms to help teachers implement new ideas, often by demonstrating a lesson, co-teaching, or observing and giving feedback.”

P.75

Learning FacilitatorLearning Facilitator

“Facilitating professional learning opportunities among staff members…”

P.75

MentorMentor

“Mentors serve as role models; acclimate new teachers to a new school, advise new teachers about instruction, curriculum, procedure, practices and politics. Being a mentor take s a great deal of time and expertise an makes a significant contribution to the development of a new professional.”

P.76

School LeaderSchool Leader

“A school leader shares the vision of the school, aligns his or her professional goals with those of the school and district, and shares responsibility for the success of the school as a whole.”

P.76

Data CoachData Coach

“Teachers can lead conversations that engage their peers in analyzing and using [data] to strengthen instruction.”

P.76

Catalyst for ChangeCatalyst for Change

“Teacher leaders can also be catalysts for change, visionaries who are “never content with the status quo but rather always looking for a better way” (Larner, 2004, 32). Teachers who take on the catalyst role feel secure in their own work and have a strong commitment to continual improvement. They post questions to generate analysis of student learning.”

p. 76

LearnerLearner

“Learners model continual improvement, demonstrate lifelong learning, and use what they learn to help all students achieve.”

P.76

Questions…Questions…

What do you notice about the presentation of the ten roles?

Is there a role you aspire to be?When considering your “internship” for

year 2, we will refer to these roles.