Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

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 (10%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 13 (43%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (47%)

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.AI can speed this up on its own
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.AI can speed this up on its own
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.AI can speed this up on its own
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Modify the general elementary education curriculum for special-needs students.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Plan or 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 · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.Little or no AI speed-up · Seen in real AI use
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.Little or no AI speed-up
• Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests.Little or no AI speed-up · Seen in real AI use
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.Little or no AI speed-up
• 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.Little or no AI speed-up
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.Little or no AI speed-up
• 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.Little or no AI speed-up
• Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.Little or no AI speed-up
• Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.Little or no AI speed-up · Seen in real AI use
• Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers.Little or no AI speed-up · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.Little or no AI speed-up
• Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Little or no AI speed-up
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.Little or no AI speed-up
• Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.Little or no AI speed-up