Will AI Replace Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?

Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Read books to entire classes or small groups.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Organize and label materials and display students' work.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.