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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Education, Training, and Library · SOC 25-2031
29.0% AI Exposure — High
$72,040
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
80,300
Proj. Annual Openings
1,065,210
Employment (OEWS 2025)
71/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure29.0%
AI Resiliency71/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure12.4%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Instructing
3.Reading Comprehension
4.Active Listening
5.Learning Strategies
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Common titles: Art Teacher, English Teacher, Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher), Music Teacher, PE Teacher (Physical Education Teacher), Science Teacher
Representative 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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Encourage students.
- •Apply multiple teaching methods.
- •Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
- •Set up classroom materials or equipment.
- •Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotABC programming languageCommon CurriculumDesmosFlipgridGeogebraInstructional softwareLogo design softwareMoodleSchoology
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
19.4%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 29.0% | 12.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 52% Bright |
| Median Salary | $72,040 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 71/100 | N/A |