Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSpecial Education Teachers, Middle SchoolMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Risk Score25.0%25.7%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile20th21th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 158 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$62,970
EmploymentN/A620K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Assisting and Caring for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Interacting With Computers
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Originality
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

34%

total discount

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

34%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

3 of 15 at risk
84%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.

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

8 of 15 at risk
86%Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
70%Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
67%Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
56%Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
55%Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.

Wage Comparison

Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
10th
N/A$47,050
25th
N/A$53,540
Median
N/A$62,970
75th
N/A$79,380
90th
N/A$100,980

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Special Education Teachers, Middle School20282035
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education20282035
20242030203520402045

Special Education Teachers, Middle School has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Special

0

Unique to Middle

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education