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69 shared · 7 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Special Education Teachers, Middle School leads 4–0| Metric | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25.0% | 29.6% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 20th | 36th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $64,580 |
| Employment | N/A | 1.1M |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Assisting and Caring for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Therapy and Counseling
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
34%
total discount
Secondary 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 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.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
7 of 15 at risk85%Maintain accurate and complete 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.
69%Assign and grade class work and homework.
67%Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
56%Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Wage Comparison
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
10th
N/A$47,330
25th
N/A$57,800
Median
N/A$64,580
75th
N/A$83,010
90th
N/A$104,670
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Special Education Teachers, Middle School2028–2035
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Special Education Teachers, Middle School has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Secondary 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 Secondary
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education