Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 2,957 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 63% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
AI could do much of this on its own
Assign lessons and correct homework.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
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Skills you already have
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
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Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
- Education and Training
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New skills to build
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