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

Of the 30 tasks O*NET lists for special education teachers, elementary school, 5 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 14 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
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher (DHH Teacher)Emotional Disabilities TeacherHearing Impaired Itinerant Teacher (HI Itinerant Teacher)Learning Support TeacherResource Program TeacherSevere Emotional Disorders Elementary Teacher (SED Elementary Teacher)Special EducatorSPED Inclusion Teacher (Special Education Inclusion Teacher)SPED Resource Teacher (Special Education Resource Teacher)SPED Teacher (Special Education Teacher)
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
30
tasks rated for this occupation
89%
hold a degree, from a survey of 28
47 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
  • Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs
  • Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development
  • Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers
  • Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements

Only with software built on top

11
  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students
  • Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations
  • Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments
  • Modify the general elementary education curriculum for special-needs students
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
  • Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills
  • Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
  • Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress
  • Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms

Cannot be sped up

14
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence
  • Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
  • Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities
  • Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
  • Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage
  • Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs
  • Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation
  • Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements
  • Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development
  • Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play
  • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement
  • Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy
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

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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.