Takeover Tracker
25%low risk
Adapted Physical Education Specialists
vs

45 shared · 38 different

core competencies

23%low risk
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAdapted Physical Education SpecialistsPreschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Risk Score24.8%23.2%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile19th14th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$67,430$37,120
Employment39K445K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Education and Training
Performing General Physical Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Psychology
Law and Government
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Performing Administrative Activities

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

38%

total discount

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

33%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

5 of 15 at risk
86%Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
69%Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
57%Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
55%Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
51%Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

4 of 15 at risk
61%Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
56%Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
52%Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
51%Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
45%Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Wage Comparison

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education earns -$30,310(-45%) vs Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Adapted Physical Education SpecialistsPreschool Teachers, Except Special Education
10th
$43,220$28,300
25th
$53,470$31,250
Median
$67,430$37,120
75th
$87,890$46,550
90th
$109,360$60,070

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Adapted Physical Education Specialists2028–2035
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Adapted Physical Education Specialists.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

$50,687

from $67,430

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

$28,512

from $37,120

After adjusting for AI risk, Adapted Physical Education Specialists offers $22,175 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Adapted

0

Unique to Preschool

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Creativity
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