Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

SOC Code: 25-2031

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 100.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Learning Strategies, Instructing, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 100.0Very High
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Median Salary

$64,580

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Job Growth

-1.6%

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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

  • Learning Strategies
  • Instructing
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking

Common Tasks

  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

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
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — AI-Proof Careers