Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
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 · 2 of 33 tasks
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.5% of the role's time · $257M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 1.7% of the role's time · $122M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.7% of the role's time · $420M
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $403M
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $389M
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.1% of the role's time · $373M
Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.0% of the role's time · $370M
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $361M · waiting on a check
Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.7% of the role's time · $343M
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.5% of the role's time · $332M
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.5% of the role's time · $327M
Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $321M
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: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $254M
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $241M · waiting on a check
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 · 3.2% of the role's time · $238M
Assign and grade class work and homework.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $219M · waiting on a check
Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $192M
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $190M
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 · 2.6% of the role's time · $188M · waiting on a check
Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $185M
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 · 2.0% of the role's time · $150M
Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $147M
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $139M
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $138M
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $132M · waiting on a check
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $129M
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $123M
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $122M
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $118M · waiting on a check
Place students in jobs, or make referrals to job placement services.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $113M
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $108M
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 · 1.4% of the role's time · $105M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $101M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 101,010 | $7.1B | $369M | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 2130 | $140M | $7.2M | $0 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 650 | $43.4M | $2.2M | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 210 | $16.2M | $836k | $0 |
| Educational Support Services | 60 | $3.3M | $172k | $0 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 40 | $2.1M | $111k | $0 |