Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
40 tasks analyzed
Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs. | - | - | - |
| Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities. | - | - | - |
| Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development. | - | - | - |
| Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs). | - | - | - |
| Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$63,000
per year
Mean Wage
$70,150
per year
Employment
232K
workers
Wage Range
$47,590 - $100,620
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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