vs
58 shared · 19 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists leads 4–0| Metric | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 20th | 14th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 15 | 1 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $98,340 |
| Employment | N/A | 152K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Analyzing Data or Information
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing General Physical Activities
English Language
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Psychology
Time Management
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
34%
total discount
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
33%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
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.
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
1 of 15 at risk78%Participate in professional development activities, such as reading literature, continuing education, attending conferences, and collaborating with colleagues.
49%Design instructional programs to improve communication, using devices such as slates and styluses, braillers, keyboards, adaptive handwriting devices, talking book machines, digital books, and optical character readers (OCRs).
47%Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.
47%Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
43%Monitor clients' progress to determine whether changes in rehabilitation plans are needed.
Wage Comparison
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolLow Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
10th
N/A$67,090
25th
N/A$80,490
Median
N/A$98,340
75th
N/A$110,460
90th
N/A$129,830
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Special Education Teachers, Middle School2028–2035
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Special Education Teachers, Middle School.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Special
0
Unique to Low
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolLow Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists