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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education score 35 out of 100, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks #474 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 35 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 3 on its own and 19 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 11 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

35/ 100
Moderate
Rank
#474of 923 jobs
US workers
620,090BLS, May 2025
Median pay
$64,370a year
In real AI use
11 of 35tasks, 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: 3 (9%)
  • AI can speed this up with extra software: 19 (54%)
  • Little or no AI speed-up: 13 (37%)
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
  • 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
  • Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • 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
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • 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
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.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 lessons and correct homework.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Organize and label materials and display students' work.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.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
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.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
  • Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.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 · core task
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
  • Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
  • Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use

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Questions about middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education and AI

Will AI replace middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education score 35 out of 100 (moderate exposure), #474 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 22 of the job's 35 tasks, 3 of them on its own, while 13 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students"; "Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration"; "Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers".

Which middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students"; "Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities"; "Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 11 of the 35 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education, and what do they earn?

About 620,090 people in the US, with median pay of $64,370 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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