Will AI replace Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School?

AI can do 68% of the work Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 6 of their 33 tasks, while 13 more are ready but barely used so far. 14 still need a person.

AI is already doing this6 · 19% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Mostly automated5% of time
  • 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 automated5% of time
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.Mostly automated4% 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 secondary school programs.Mostly assisted1% of time

AI could do this next13 · 49% 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.17% of time
  • Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.12% of time
  • Assign and grade class work and homework.5% of time
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.4% of time
  • Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.2% of time
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.1% of time
  • Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties.1% of time
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.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
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.1% of time
  • Place students in jobs, or make referrals to job placement services.1% of time
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.1% of time
  • Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.1% of time

Still needs a person14 · 32% 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.

  • Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.5% of time
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.5% of time
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.4% of time
  • Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.4% of time
  • Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.2% of time
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.2% of time
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.2% of time
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.1% of time
  • Prepare students for later grades 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 other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.1% of time
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.1% of time
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.1% of time
  • Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.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 17 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 6 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 13 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Build on the 14 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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