vs
66 shared · 12 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Special Education Teachers, Middle School leads 4–0| Metric | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 29.7% | 25.0% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 37th | 20th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $62,340 | N/A |
| Employment | 1.4M | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Analyzing Data or Information
Interacting With Computers
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
Processing Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
History and Archeology
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
35%
total discount
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
34%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
6 of 15 at risk66%Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
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.
55%Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
53%Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
3 of 15 at risk84%Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
55%Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.
53%Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
47%Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
43%Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
Wage Comparison
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationSpecial Education Teachers, Middle School
10th
$46,440N/A
25th
$50,680N/A
Median
$62,340N/A
75th
$79,410N/A
90th
$102,010N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education2028–2035
Special Education Teachers, Middle School2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Special Education Teachers, Middle School has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Elementary
0
Unique to Special
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationSpecial Education Teachers, Middle School