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How exposed to AI is a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?

Of the 38 tasks O*NET lists for elementary school teachers, except special education, 5 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 20 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Art TeacherClassroom TeacherElementary Classroom TeacherElementary School TeacherElementary TeacherMath Teacher (Mathematics Teacher)Music TeacherPrimary TeacherReading TeacherTeacher
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
38
tasks rated for this occupation
100%
hold a degree, from a survey of 21
1329k
people do this job in the US
53 of 62
least protected in education

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

5
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs

Only with software built on top

13
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools
  • Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers
  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs

Cannot be sped up

20
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students
  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
  • Read books to entire classes or small groups
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
  • Assign and grade class work and homework
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
  • Organize and label materials and display students' work
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required
  • Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading
  • Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play
  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
  • Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.