Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
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 grow over the next decade, with about 5,306 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 a small part 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 44% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Answer students' questions.
AI could do much of this on its own
Follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
AI could do much of this on its own
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
AI could do much of this on its own
Distribute or collect tests or homework assignments.
AI could do much of this on its own
Teach a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, and social studies.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Supervise students during activities outside the classroom, such as recess, lunch, and field trips.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Teach social skills to students, such as communication, conflict resolution, and etiquette.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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