Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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: 4 (10%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 16 (40%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 20 (50%)

• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• 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
• 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
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.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
• Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development.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
• 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
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• 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
• 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
• Provide additional instruction in vocational areas.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
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.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
• Provide interpretation and transcription of regular classroom materials through Braille and sign language.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.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 with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Teach personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.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
• Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Meet with parents and guardians to provide guidance in using community resources and to teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.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
• 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
• Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments and to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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