Will AI replace Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School?
AI can do 68% of the work Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 7 of their 31 tasks, while 10 more are ready but barely used so far. Robots can technically handle 1 physical task. 13 still need a person.
AI is already doing this7 · 18% of time
People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Mostly automated4% of time
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.Mostly automated4% of time
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.Mostly automated2% of time
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Mostly automated2% of time
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Mostly automated2% of time
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Mostly automated2% of time
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.Mostly assisted1% of time
AI could do this next10 · 50% of time
AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.33% of time
- Assign and grade class work and homework.5% of time
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.2% of time
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.2% of time
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.2% of time
- Select, store, order, issue, inventory, and maintain classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.2% of time
- Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.1% of time
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.1% of time
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.1% of time
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.under 1% of time
Robots can technically do this1 · 5% of time
Physical tasks that today's robots can perform in at least some settings. Robots are cost competitive for very few tasks so far, so this change moves slower.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Robots: purpose built settings5% of time
Still needs a person13 · 26% of time
No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.4% of time
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.4% of time
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.2% of time
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.2% of time
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.2% of time
- Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.2% of time
- Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.2% of time
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.1% of time
- Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.1% of time
- Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.1% of time
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.1% of time
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.1% of time
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.1% of time
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What this means
AI can do most of this work faster, but a real part of the job still needs a person. Real use is still behind at 16 out of 100, so the change here is only getting started. The people who learn which tasks to hand off will pull ahead.
What to do next
- Do the 7 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
- Get ahead on the 10 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
- Keep an eye on the 1 physical task robots can technically do. Cost keeps most robots out of work today, so this shift is slower.
- Build on the 13 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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