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Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary score 42 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #397 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 32 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 1 on its own and 25 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 12 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

42/ 100
Elevated
Rank
#397of 923 jobs
US workers
328,330BLS, May 2025
Median pay
$105,870a year
In real AI use
12 of 32tasks, April–May 2026

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: 1 (3%)
  • AI can speed this up with extra software: 25 (78%)
  • Little or no AI speed-up: 6 (19%)
  • Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
  • Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Create school improvement plans, using student performance data.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Participate in special education-related activities, such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs, such as after-school events and athletic contests.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee school logistics programs, such as bus and food services.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to stay abreast of policies and to discuss improvements for education programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
  • Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Enforce discipline and attendance rules.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
  • Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
  • Mentor and support administrative staff members, such as superintendents and principals.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
  • Teach classes or courses to students.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use

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Questions about education administrators, kindergarten through secondary and AI

Will AI replace education administrators, kindergarten through secondary?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary score 42 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #397 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 26 of the job's 32 tasks, 1 of them on its own, while 6 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which education administrators, kindergarten through secondary tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs".

Which education administrators, kindergarten through secondary tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues"; "Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems"; "Enforce discipline and attendance rules".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 12 of the 32 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as education administrators, kindergarten through secondary, and what do they earn?

About 328,330 people in the US, with median pay of $105,870 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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