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Instructional Coordinators vs Secondary School Special Education Teachers

Side by side: how much of the shift AI and robots touch, pay, outlook and training.

Time card for instructional coordinators: 2h 59m of an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robotsTime card: Instructional Coordinators →

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Instructional coordinators or secondary school special education teachers: which will AI change more? AI and robots touch more of the day for instructional coordinators: 2h 59m of an 8-hour shift, against 2h 26m for secondary school special education teachers. Instructional coordinators earn more, a median of $77,440 against $74,260.

The two jobs share very close skills, including learning strategies, instructing, coordination, so moving between them is realistic for many people.

Instructional Coordinators
2h 59mof an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robots
  • 5h 1mDone by people
  • 13mPeople do it with AI's help
  • 2h 46mAI mostly does it alone
  • 0mRobots have done it somewhere
Median pay
$77,440
U.S. workers
228,000
Outlook to 2035
+1.6%
Openings a year
23,000
Typical preparation
Graduate degree
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Secondary School Special Education Teachers
2h 26mof an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robotsLess AI time
  • 5h 34mDone by people
  • 6mPeople do it with AI's help
  • 2h 20mAI mostly does it alone
  • 0mRobots have done it somewhere
Median pay
$74,260
U.S. workers
164,000
Outlook to 2035
-0.2%
Openings a year
10,000
Typical preparation
Bachelor's degree
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Instructional Coordinators

Where AI or robots show up most

  • Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations. 51m
  • Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems. 26m
  • Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials. 19m

Biggest tasks still done by people

  • Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids. 38m
  • Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures. 38m
  • Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills. 26m

Secondary School Special Education Teachers

Where AI or robots show up most

  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. 59m
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. 27m
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. 16m

Biggest tasks still done by people

  • Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. 38m
  • Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions. 27m
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students. 16m

Swap in a different job Highlighted numbers are the higher of the two. Hours are estimates from each job's time card.