Special Education Teachers (Elementary School)

How AI is changing special education teachers (elementary school) work

13 of 26 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Red (lots of AI use) — 50%. 4 newer tasks are not in the data yet and left out.

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Tasks in this job and recorded AI use

• Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Plan or supervise experiential learning activities (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Teach students personal development skills (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Talk with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Instruct students with disabilities in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Develop or put in place strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Modify the general elementary education curriculum for students with disabilities (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Talk with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans for students' educational, physical, or social development (main task) — too new for the AI data
• 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 (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to make sure adherence to special education program requirements (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs (main task) — too new for the AI data

Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).

Your first steps (guidance)

1. Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
2. Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health”. Try the prompt for: “Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills”.

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