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Census · Education · occupation code 25-3031

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

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 · 0 of 18 tasks

No task in this role passes the screen.

Does not pass

  • Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.

    physical work, outside the screen · 10.1% of the role's time · $2.2B

  • Answer students' questions.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.8% of the role's time · $2.1B · waiting on a check

  • Follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.5% of the role's time · $1.8B · waiting on a check

  • Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.1% of the role's time · $1.8B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.

    physical work, outside the screen · 7.3% of the role's time · $1.6B

  • Supervise students during activities outside the classroom, such as recess, lunch, and field trips.

    physical work, outside the screen · 6.4% of the role's time · $1.4B

  • Teach social skills to students, such as communication, conflict resolution, and etiquette.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $1.4B

  • Distribute or collect tests or homework assignments.

    physical work, outside the screen · 6.2% of the role's time · $1.3B

  • Teach a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, and social studies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $1.3B

  • Operate equipment such as computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.4% of the role's time · $1.2B

  • Tutor or assist students individually or in small groups.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $1.0B

  • Counsel students with adjustment or academic problems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.5% of the role's time · $977M

  • Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.5% of the role's time · $752M

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

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.0% of the role's time · $648M

  • Assist students with boarding or exiting school buses.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.9% of the role's time · $624M

  • Grade students' assignments and exams.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $588M · waiting on a check

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

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $519M

  • Restock teaching materials or supplies.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $428M

Where this role works