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In 8 of the 16 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as work people hand to AI. In the other 8, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 16m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 5.9 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten TeachersInstruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests. | 54m | No evidence yet |
| Middle School Special Education TeachersModify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Adapted Physical Education SpecialistsAdapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language InstructorsAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests. | 23m | With AI |
| Secondary School TeachersAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. | 20m | Often handed to AI |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. | 17m | Often handed to AI |
| Elementary School Special Education TeachersModify the general elementary education curriculum for students with disabilities. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Secondary School Special Education TeachersModify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. | 16m | No evidence yet |
| Preschool TeachersAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. | 13m | Often handed to AI |
| Instructional CoordinatorsAdapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners. | 13m | Often handed to AI |
| Postsecondary Teaching AssistantsComplete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Preschool Special Education TeachersModify the general preschool curriculum for students with disabilities. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Middle School TeachersAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. | 11m | Often handed to AI |
| Elementary School TeachersAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. | 10m | Often handed to AI |
| Middle School Career/Technical Education TeachersAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. | 10m | Often handed to AI |
| Kindergarten Special Education TeachersInterpret or transcribe classroom materials into Braille or sign language. | 5m | No evidence yet |
How to read this
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