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

45 shared · 29 different

core competencies

27%medium risk
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSpecial Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolAdult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
Risk Score26.6%27.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile24th26th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$63,000$59,950
Employment232K36K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Scheduling Work and Activities
Psychology
Assisting and Caring for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Therapy and Counseling
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

34%

total discount

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

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.

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors

6 of 15 at risk
84%Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
69%Assign and grade class work and homework.
63%Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
56%Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
55%Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.

Wage Comparison

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors earns -$3,050(-5%) vs Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolAdult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
10th
$47,590$39,750
25th
$57,050$47,950
Median
$63,000$59,950
75th
$79,320$76,580
90th
$100,620$95,750

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School2028–2035
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

$46,242

from $63,000

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors

$43,488

from $59,950

After adjusting for AI risk, Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School offers $2,754 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Special

0

Unique to Adult

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
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