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
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 403,240 | $18.5B | $0 | $0 |
| Employment Services | 54,860 | $2.2B | $0 | $0 |
| Child Care Services | 8720 | $317M | $0 | $0 |
| Educational Support Services | 4830 | $189M | $0 | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 3320 | $163M | $0 | $0 |
| Individual and Family Services | 1020 | $41.7M | $0 | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 770 | $39.4M | $0 | $0 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 720 | $32.2M | $0 | $0 |
| Religious Organizations | 670 | $30.9M | $0 | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 710 | $28.7M | $0 | $0 |