Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten score 25 out of 100, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks #581 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 30 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 3 on its own and 9 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 6 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

25/ 100

Moderate

Rank: #581of 923 jobs
US workers: 583,430for Special Education Teachers
Median pay: $67,170a year
In real AI use: 6 of 30tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 3 (10%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 9 (30%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 18 (60%)

Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.AI can speed this up on its own
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.AI can speed this up on its own
Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.AI can speed this up on its own
Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten programs.AI can speed this up with extra software
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development.AI can speed this up with extra software
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Interpret or transcribe classroom materials into Braille or sign language.AI can speed this up with extra software
Modify the general kindergarten education curriculum for special-needs students.AI can speed this up with extra software
Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.AI can speed this up with extra software
Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Prepare, administer, or grade assignments to evaluate students' progress.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, televisions, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten students with special needs.Little or no AI speed-up
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.Little or no AI speed-up
Confer with other staff members to plan, schedule, or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Little or no AI speed-up
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.Little or no AI speed-up
Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.Little or no AI speed-up
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.Little or no AI speed-up
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.Little or no AI speed-up
Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.Little or no AI speed-up
Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.Little or no AI speed-up
Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.Little or no AI speed-up
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Little or no AI speed-up
Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.Little or no AI speed-up · Seen in real AI use
Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.Little or no AI speed-up
Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers.Little or no AI speed-up · Seen in real AI use
Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.Little or no AI speed-up
Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Little or no AI speed-up
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.Little or no AI speed-up
Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments or to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.Little or no AI speed-up

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Questions about special education teachers, kindergarten and AI

Will AI replace special education teachers, kindergarten?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten score 25 out of 100 (moderate exposure), #581 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 12 of the job's 30 tasks, 3 of them on its own, while 18 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which special education teachers, kindergarten tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies"; "Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations"; "Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers".

Which special education teachers, kindergarten tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten students with special needs"; "Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence"; "Confer with other staff members to plan, schedule, or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 6 of the 30 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as special education teachers, kindergarten, and what do they earn?

About 583,430 people in the US (figure for Special Education Teachers), with median pay of $67,170 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.