Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 7 (18%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 18 (46%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (36%)

• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Write grants to obtain program funding.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Write instructional articles on designated subjects.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Assign and grade class work and homework.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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