Methodical recommendations reveal the organizational and methodological principles of using tools for self-assessment of the digital competence of teachers. Specific recommendations for creating online questionnaires, and conducting and analyzing the data on the level of digital competence of teachers are given. The description of the content of the tool of self-assessment of digital competence of a teacher in the context of European approaches is given. A description of the procedure for providing support for the implementation of tools for self-assessment of digital competence of teachers. Examples of tools for self-assessment of digitalization of educational institutions are given. The guidelines can be useful for educators and heads of educational institutions that implement digital technologies and distance learning.