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How exposed to AI is a Special Education Teachers, Preschool?

Of the 36 tasks O*NET lists for special education teachers, preschool, 6 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
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher)Early Intervention TeacherExceptional Student Education Teacher (ESE Teacher)Handicapped TeacherPreschool Special Education TeacherResource TeacherSevere/Profound Mental Handicaps Special Education TeacherSpecial Education Resource TeacherSpecial Education TeacherTeacher
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
36
tasks rated for this occupation
96%
hold a degree, from a survey of 21
21k
people do this job in the US
56 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

6
  • Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities
  • Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
  • Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs
  • Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations
  • Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers

Only with software built on top

10
  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs
  • 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
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians
  • Modify the general preschool curriculum for special-needs students
  • Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
  • Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development
  • Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills
  • Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies
  • Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes

Cannot be sped up

20
  • Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory
  • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement
  • Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement
  • Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs)
  • Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage
  • Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
  • Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers
  • Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play
  • Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements
  • Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades
  • Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence
  • Read books to entire classes or to small groups
  • Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety
  • Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies
  • Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines
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.