JOB REPORT / 25-2022 · 35 TASKS

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

Can AI do the work of Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations?

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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects…
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence…
Assign lessons and correct homework

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31 of 35 tasks reviewed

This job has 35 core tasks. We went through 31 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations 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
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
AI DOES
Drafts clear learning objectives and suggests ways to share them with students
YOU DO
Adjust objectives to fit your actual students and how they learn best
TASK 02
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, suggests activities, and formats preparation documents
YOU DO
Tailor every plan to your real students and your school's exact needs
TASK 03
Assign lessons and correct homework.
AI DOES
Grades multiple-choice work, flags common errors, and drafts lesson assignments
YOU DO
Judge each student's progress and adjust lessons to fit your class
TASK 04
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
AI DOES
Generates practice materials, explains concepts in different ways, and drafts remedial lesson plans
YOU DO
Read the student's emotions and build the trust that makes learning possible
TASK 05
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
AI DOES
Auto-fills record templates, checks for missing fields, and organizes data entries
YOU DO
Verify every record is correct and follows your district's exact rules
TASK 06
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.
AI DOES
Scores tests, spots score patterns, and summarizes strengths and gaps across a class
YOU DO
Connect test results to what you know about each student's life, effort, and learning style
TASK 07SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
AI DOES
Tracks attendance, grades, and behavior patterns automatically
YOU DO
Notice what data misses about each child
About this analysis
79% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 08
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
AI DOES
Drafts program outlines, summarizes research, and organizes feedback into reports
YOU DO
Lead group discussions and build consensus with colleagues
TASK 09
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plan ideas, suggests pacing schedules, and pulls curriculum-aligned activities
YOU DO
Build consensus with colleagues and adapt plans to your specific students and school culture
TASK 10
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
AI DOES
Drafts project plans, suggests field trip ideas, writes permission slips, and builds reflection worksheets
YOU DO
Show up, read the room, and guide students through real experiences
TASK 11
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
AI DOES
Tracks inventory lists, drafts supply orders, and suggests reorder points from spreadsheet data
YOU DO
Physically count, store, and judge what your specific students actually need
TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
AI DOES
Generates test questions and scores objective assessments
YOU DO
Design fair tests and interpret results
About this analysis
62% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 13
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
AI DOES
Drafts progress summaries, suggests talking points, and writes follow-up emails
YOU DO
Build trust and read the room during sensitive conversations with families
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
AI DOES
Generates course outlines from curriculum standards
YOU DO
Shape learning for your actual students
About this analysis
57% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
AI DOES
Compiles data and generates report drafts
YOU DO
Interpret patterns and add context
About this analysis
51% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
AI DOES
Drafts sample classroom rules, behavior plans, and procedure guides
YOU DO
Build real relationships and enforce rules with live students in person
TASK 17SOURCE-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 negotiate real solutions
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
AI DOES
Suggests lesson ideas, growth mindset activities, and challenge-based projects to support student perseverance
YOU DO
Build the trust and personal connection that actually inspires a 12-year-old to keep trying
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
AI DOES
Sorts and suggests labels for student materials
YOU DO
Choose what showcases each child's growth
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
AI DOES
Drafts assignment schedules, evaluation rubrics, and feedback templates
YOU DO
Watch people in action and decide how to guide and support them
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
AI DOES
Schedules events and tracks student participation
YOU DO
Mentor students and handle conflicts
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
AI DOES
Generates lesson plans and activity templates
YOU DO
Adapt to your students' needs
About this analysis
45% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
AI DOES
Generates slides, graphics, 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, generates reminder templates, and logs incident notes
YOU DO
Read the room, build trust with students, and apply fair judgment in the moment
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 lesson plans and activity ideas quickly
YOU DO
Read student needs and adapt in real time
About this analysis
33% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 26SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
AI DOES
Suggests adaptations based on student data
YOU DO
Know your students and choose wisely
About this analysis
29% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 27SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
AI DOES
Creates lesson plans, slides, and practice materials
YOU DO
Connect with students and adapt in real time
About this analysis
21% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 28
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 make decisions together with your colleagues
TASK 29
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
AI DOES
Summarizes meeting notes or drafts committee reports afterward
YOU DO
Show up, listen, and collaborate with your team in person
TASK 30
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
AI DOES
Suggests game ideas, activity plans, and developmental goals
YOU DO
Show up, watch kids, and make real-time safety and social calls
TASK 31SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
AI DOES
Suggests resources and tracks student progress patterns
YOU DO
Build trust and tailor advice to each person
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
SOC code: 25-2022
Tasks reviewed: 31 of 35

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PAY & OUTLOOK

Compare pay by state

Median pay (national): $64,370 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $63,760 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 620,090
Employed in Colorado: 13,280
Job outlook: −2% by 2034 · ~40,500 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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Your job, task by task.

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

Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Assign lessons and correct homework.

Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.

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

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle 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 such activities.

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

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

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

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

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

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

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

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

Organize and label materials and display students' work.

Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

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

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

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.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

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

Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.

Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.

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

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