SOC 25-2057
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ37/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ95,330
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$65K
$48K โ $103K
Projected Growth
๐-1.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค74/100
High exposure
๐ก Special Education Teachers, Middle School face a risk score of 37/100 โ 7 points below the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $65K ($19K 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 37/100, Special Education Teachers, Middle School faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai tutoring systems providing personalized instruction are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 95,330 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons and mentoring students through personal and academic challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Special Education Teachers, Middle School?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI tutoring systems providing personalized instruction
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
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
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.
Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
๐ป Technology Skills
Operating system software
Data base user interface and query software
Computer based training software
Electronic mail software
Video creation and editing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Education and Training
English Language
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
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 | 75% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 75% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 67% |