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: 91.9Very 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
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — AI-Proof Careers