Special Education Teachers, Preschool

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: 4 (11%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 6 (17%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 26 (72%)

• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians.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
• Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Modify the general preschool curriculum for special-needs students.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• 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 · core task
• Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• 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 · core task
• Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Read books to entire classes or to small groups.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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