SOC 25-3011
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ56/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ36,260
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$60K
$40K โ $96K
Projected Growth
๐-13.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors face a risk score of 56/100 โ 12 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $60K ($14K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 56/100, Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai summarization replacing manual report compilation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 36,260 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in managing classroom dynamics and student behavior and mentoring students through personal and academic challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
AI-generated curriculum and lesson plan content
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Computer based training software
Desktop communications software
Multi-media educational software
Web page creation and editing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Administrative
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 83% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 83% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 81% |