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: 100.0 — Very 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.
Training & Resources
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