Will AI Replace Substitute Teachers, Short-Term?

Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.

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

Answer students' questions.

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

Follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.

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

Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Supervise students during activities outside the classroom, such as recess, lunch, and field trips.

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

Teach social skills to students, such as communication, conflict resolution, and etiquette.

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

Tutor or assist students individually or in small groups.

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

Distribute or collect tests or homework assignments.

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

Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.

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

Teach a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, and social studies.

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

Operate equipment such as computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.

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

Counsel students with adjustment or academic problems.

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

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

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

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

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

Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities.

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

Assist students with boarding or exiting school buses.

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

Grade students' assignments and exams.

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

Restock teaching materials or supplies.

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