There has been a lot of discussion among Queensland Teacher Librarians recently and whether they are eligible to apply for Highly Accomplished Teacher (HAT) or LEAD teacher positions.  Some Teacher Librarians have been told that they are unable to apply for this role due to not having regular classes where they are monitoring, providing feedback and conducting and reporting on formal assessment.  Although Teacher Librarians are planning, teaching and supporting assessment, it seems that the responsibility of the assessment and ultimately the mark, lies with the classroom teacher.  The Evidence Guide however suggest ways in which Teacher Librarians can meet professional standards in this area.

These guides are a great way to define your position as well as inform you of the possible ways you can fulfill your role and meet the standard.  I will be using these documents to help guide my practice.