Special Education Teachers, All Other
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 20 tasks
Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.7% of the role's time · $21.1M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 11.2% of the role's time · $325M
Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 11.2% of the role's time · $323M
Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
physical work, outside the screen · 11.1% of the role's time · $322M
Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.7% of the role's time · $280M
Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
physical work, outside the screen · 9.3% of the role's time · $268M
Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
physical work, outside the screen · 8.7% of the role's time · $252M
Assess students' physical progress or needs.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.9% of the role's time · $170M
Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $145M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $124M
Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $99.8M
Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $99.7M
Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $87.0M · waiting on a check
Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $74.9M · waiting on a check
Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $70.3M
Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $63.3M
Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.9% of the role's time · $53.8M
Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $48.4M
Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $44.2M
Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $19.3M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 27,700 | $2.0B | $14.9M | $0 |
| Educational Support Services | 2750 | $248M | $1.8M | $0 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 1260 | $92.3M | $674k | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 1100 | $85.4M | $623k | $0 |
| Individual and Family Services | 1330 | $80.4M | $586k | $0 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 740 | $62.5M | $456k | $0 |
| Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | 850 | $56.3M | $411k | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 380 | $40.6M | $296k | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 510 | $39.0M | $285k | $0 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 520 | $25.9M | $189k | $0 |