Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
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- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

6% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): This occupation appears difficult to replace end-to-end with current or near-future automation, including AI software and robotics. Roles in this range usually depend on human judgement, creativity, care, leadership, specialist expertise, or adapting to messy real-world situations. AI and machines may still change parts of the work, but the occupation is likely to remain a distinct human role.

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Based on 28 votes

26% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 6% chance of automation.

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Pay & outlook

Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2024, the median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School was $63,000 ($30 per hour).

The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School was 27.3% higher than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Growth

Slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School' job openings is expected to decline 1.8% by 2034

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Volume

Greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2024 there were 231,570 people employed as 'Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School' within the United States.

This represents around 0.15% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 665 people are employed as 'Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School'.

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What people are saying (2)

Priyadarshini (No chance)
30 Dec 2024 03:30
It is a profession which deals with human resources so in my opinion the emotional quotient is very important in this field.
lee (Uncertain)
04 Nov 2023 02:55
this job is a challenging one with diversity of challenging behaviors need to tackle on
Unsure whether students can abide to the AI teachers ?
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Job description

Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

O*NET-SOC code: 25-2055.00