Will AI replace Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary?

AI can do 50% of the work Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 3 of their 32 tasks, while 18 more are ready but barely used so far. 11 still need a person.

AI is already doing this3 · 5% of time

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

  • Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.Mostly automated2% of time
  • Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs.Mostly automated2% of time
  • Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs.Mostly automated1% of time

AI could do this next18 · 45% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.6% of time
  • Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.5% of time
  • Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs, such as after-school events and athletic contests.5% of time
  • Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.4% of time
  • Create school improvement plans, using student performance data.4% of time
  • Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.3% of time
  • Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.3% of time
  • Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.3% of time
  • Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.2% of time
  • Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.2% of time
  • Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.2% of time
  • Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.2% of time
  • Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.2% of time
  • Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.1% of time
  • Teach classes or courses to students.1% of time
  • Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.1% of time
  • Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services.1% of time
  • Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to stay abreast of policies and to discuss improvements for education programs.1% of time

Still needs a person11 · 50% 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.

  • Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.9% of time
  • Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.9% of time
  • Enforce discipline and attendance rules.9% of time
  • Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.6% of time
  • Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.6% of time
  • Participate in special education-related activities, such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district.4% of time
  • Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.2% of time
  • Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.2% of time
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee school logistics programs, such as bus and food services.2% of time
  • Mentor and support administrative staff members, such as superintendents and principals.2% of time
  • Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.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 4 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 3 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 18 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Build on the 11 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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