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Census · Education · occupation code 25-2022

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 1 of 35 tasks

  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.8% of the role's time · $1.7B · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

    physical work, outside the screen · 7.2% of the role's time · $3.1B

  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.0% of the role's time · $2.6B

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

    physical work, outside the screen · 6.0% of the role's time · $2.6B

  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.3% of the role's time · $2.3B

  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $2.3B

  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $2.2B · waiting on a check

  • Assign lessons and correct homework.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $2.0B · waiting on a check

  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $1.9B · waiting on a check

  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $1.8B

  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $1.8B

  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $1.6B

  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.7% of the role's time · $1.6B

  • Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $1.4B

  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.0% of the role's time · $1.3B

  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $1.1B

  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $1.1B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $1.1B

  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $1.0B · waiting on a check

  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $867M

  • Organize and label materials and display students' work.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $842M

  • Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $723M

  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $684M

  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $606M · waiting on a check

  • Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $591M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $576M

  • Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $526M

  • Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $492M

  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $492M

  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $487M

  • Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $433M

  • Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $408M

  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $356M

  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $345M

  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $267M

Where this role works

IndustryWorkersWage billPasses the screenAll three pass
Elementary and Secondary Schools618,700$43.4B$1.7B$0
Religious Organizations680$39.2M$1.5M$0
Other Schools and Instruction140$8.0M$309k$0
Educational Support Services90$4.5M$172k$0
Employment Services60$4.2M$162k$0
Other Residential Care Facilities50$2.3M$89.2k$0
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)30$2.1M$79.4k$0