High School Teacher

O*NET: High School Teachers, Except Special Education and Career/Technical Education·25-2031.00

The Verdict:High school teaching relies on in-person classroom presence for dynamic instruction, behavior management, student counseling, and real-time adaptation. AI supports lesson planning, grading, and records, enhancing efficiency without replacing human judgment or supervision. Certification requirements and the irreplaceable role in adolescent development secure the profession.

Resilience Score

/100

Resilient

Score tiers

Highly Resilient81–100

Resilient61–80

Moderate Risk41–60

High Risk21–40

Critical Risk0–20

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: February 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$65k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

-1.6%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 3 of 32 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

Low exposure

Task Analysis

This role's core work is hard to automate.
20 of 32 tasks require human judgment, presence, or trust. The 28% that are AI-leverage offer an edge — professionals who learn these tools will outperform those who don't.

3exposed

9AI leverage

20human-essential

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AI Can Handle This3 tasks

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

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

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

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

AI Leverage9 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

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

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

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

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

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

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

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

Human Advantage20 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

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.

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

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

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

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

Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

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

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

Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.

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

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

Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

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

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

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

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

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

Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Resilience Landscape

High School Teacher lands in Stable, Lower Pay

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