Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

SOC Code: 25-2022

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 91.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Instructing, Learning Strategies, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 91.9 — Very High
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Median Salary

$62,970

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Job Growth

-2.0%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • •Instructing
  • •Learning Strategies
  • •Speaking
  • •Social Perceptiveness
  • •Active Learning
  • •Active Listening
  • •Reading Comprehension

Common Tasks

  • ✓Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • ✓Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • ✓Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • ✓Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • ✓Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Why AI-Proof?

  • ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation