JOB REPORT / 25-2032 · 33 TASKS

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School.

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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by…
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects…
Assign and grade class work and homework

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28 of 33 tasks reviewed

This job has 33 core tasks. We went through 28 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary Schools actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
AI DOES
Auto-fills forms, flags missing data, and organizes records in digital systems
YOU DO
Verify each student's information is correct and meets local legal rules
TASK 02
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
AI DOES
Drafts aligned learning objectives and suggests how to communicate them clearly
YOU DO
Tailor objectives to your specific students, local standards, and real classroom needs
TASK 03
Assign and grade class work and homework.
AI DOES
Drafts rubrics, generates practice problems, and auto-grades multiple-choice or written responses
YOU DO
Judge hands-on skills, give meaningful feedback tied to real career goals, and adapt for each student
TASK 04SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
AI DOES
Tracks patterns in test scores and behavior data
YOU DO
Notice what numbers miss about each child
About this analysis
79% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 05
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
AI DOES
Drafts program outlines, summarizes feedback, and suggests curriculum benchmarks
YOU DO
Lead the conversations, build consensus, and make judgment calls about what fits your school and students
TASK 06
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plan outlines, suggests pacing schedules, and flags curriculum alignment gaps
YOU DO
Build consensus with colleagues and adapt plans to your school's real needs
TASK 07
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
AI DOES
Drafts project plans, suggests guest speakers, builds activity guides, and creates reflection questions
YOU DO
Show up, read the room, and guide students through real experiences
TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
AI DOES
Generates progress reports and suggested talking points
YOU DO
Build trust and guide tough conversations
About this analysis
65% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
AI DOES
Generates test questions and auto-grades objective assessments
YOU DO
Design fair tests and judge real understanding
About this analysis
62% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 10
Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, generates discussion questions, finds video resources, and explains concepts in multiple ways
YOU DO
Show up in the shop, read the room, keep students safe, and build the real-world relationships that make learning stick
TASK 11
Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
AI DOES
Suggests support resources, flags academic patterns, and drafts personalized action plans
YOU DO
Read the student's emotions and build the real trust they need to open up
TASK 12
Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
AI DOES
Drafts program outlines, schedules, partnership emails, and learning objectives
YOU DO
Visit sites, build employer trust, and supervise students face-to-face
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
AI DOES
Generates course outlines and learning objectives from guidelines
YOU DO
Shape goals to fit your students
About this analysis
57% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14
Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, worksheets, and activity guides
YOU DO
Set up tools, equipment, and the physical space yourself
TASK 15
Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
AI DOES
Tracks inventory levels, flags low stock, and drafts purchase orders
YOU DO
Physically check storage, judge what students actually need, and approve final orders
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
AI DOES
Creates lesson plans and tracks student progress
YOU DO
Know each student and adapt in real time
About this analysis
51% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
AI DOES
Compiles data and generates draft reports automatically
YOU DO
Add context and verify accuracy
About this analysis
51% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
AI DOES
Analyzes student data and suggests intervention strategies
YOU DO
Build trust and navigate sensitive conversations
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
AI DOES
Drafts classroom rules, behavior plans, and procedure templates
YOU DO
Read the room and build trust with real students in the moment
TASK 20
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
AI DOES
Suggests lesson plans, motivational strategies, and challenge activities tailored to student skill levels
YOU DO
Build the personal relationship and trust that actually moves a student to keep trying
TASK 21
Place students in jobs, or make referrals to job placement services.
AI DOES
Helps search job listings, draft referral letters, and organize student profiles by skill
YOU DO
Build employer relationships and advocate personally for each student
TASK 22
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting agendas, event announcements, permission forms, and schedules
YOU DO
Show up, mentor students, and make real-time decisions during activities
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
AI DOES
Generates slides, visuals, and multimedia content
YOU DO
Choose what resonates with your audience
About this analysis
43% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
AI DOES
Drafts policy summaries, reminders, or communication to students and parents
YOU DO
Read the room, apply fairness, and handle discipline face-to-face
TASK 25SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
AI DOES
Generates activity ideas and lesson plan templates
YOU DO
Read student needs and adapt in real time
About this analysis
33% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 26
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
AI DOES
Summarizes student data and progress notes before the meeting
YOU DO
Show up, listen, and build trust with your colleagues in the room
TASK 27SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
AI DOES
Creates lesson plans and practice materials
YOU DO
Read each student and adapt in real time
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 28SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties.
AI DOES
Curates articles and summarizes education trends
YOU DO
Judge what applies to your students
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
SOC code: 25-2032
Tasks reviewed: 28 of 33

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PAY & OUTLOOK

Compare pay by state

Median pay (national): $66,270 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $72,750 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 111,420
Employed in Colorado: 1,250
Job outlook: −1.8% by 2034 · ~6,200 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.

Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.

Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.

Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Place students in jobs, or make referrals to job placement services.

Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties.

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

Practice AI.
Use your judgment.