Takeover Tracker
25%low risk
Adapted Physical Education Specialists
vs

65 shared · 17 different

core competencies

27%medium risk
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAdapted Physical Education SpecialistsSpecial Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Risk Score24.8%26.6%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile19th24th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$67,430$63,000
Employment39K232K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing General Physical Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Handling and Moving Objects
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Thinking Creatively
Interacting With Computers
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Getting Information
English Language
Scheduling Work and Activities

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

38%

total discount

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

34%

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.

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

6 of 15 at risk
84%Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
71%Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
71%Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress.
55%Modify the general kindergarten or elementary education curriculum for special-needs students.
53%Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.

Wage Comparison

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School earns -$4,430(-7%) vs Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Adapted Physical Education SpecialistsSpecial Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
10th
$43,220$47,590
25th
$53,470$57,050
Median
$67,430$63,000
75th
$87,890$79,320
90th
$109,360$100,620

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Adapted Physical Education Specialists2028–2035
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Adapted Physical Education Specialists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

$50,687

from $67,430

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

$46,242

from $63,000

After adjusting for AI risk, Adapted Physical Education Specialists offers $4,445 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Adapted

0

Unique to Special

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Social Intelligence
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