SOC 25-2058
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ37/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ162,780
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$70K
$48K โ $106K
Projected Growth
๐-1.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค74/100
High exposure
๐ก Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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 $70K ($23K 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, Secondary School 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 162,780 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in inspiring and motivating students through personal connection and adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
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
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
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
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Electronic mail software
Web page creation and editing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Customer and Personal Service
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% |