Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Special Ed Teaching Asst:
48.1%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
AI Resilience Report forTeaching Assistants, Special Education
$37,010 median salary•201,900 annual openings•SOC Code: 25-9043.00
Teaching Assistants, Special Education are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
This career is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is already changing a meaningful chunk of the work, especially on the paperwork side, where more than half of special education teachers now use AI tools to help build individualized plans and track student progress. That shift means teaching assistants in special education need to adapt and learn these tools, rather than ignore them, to stay valuable in the classroom.
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This role is somewhat resilient
This career is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is already changing a meaningful chunk of the work, especially on the paperwork side, where more than half of special education teachers now use AI tools to help build individualized plans and track student progress. That shift means teaching assistants in special education need to adapt and learn these tools, rather than ignore them, to stay valuable in the classroom.
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Latest AI news for Special Ed Teaching Asst
These articles highlight how AI is transforming the role of teaching assistants in special education. For instance, the NPR piece discusses how special educators are leveraging AI to create customized education plans, which can enhance individualized support for students. Additionally, the exploration of AI in visual instruction for dyslexia demonstrates how technology can address specific learning challenges. Embracing AI can equip future teaching assistants with innovative tools, fostering resilience and adaptability in their careers while ensuring they meet the diverse needs of students.
AI in education and the future of teachers’ meaningful work
www.frontiersin.org • 5/27/2026
This article examines how different configurations of artificial intelligence (AI) in education may reshape teachers' opportunities to experience teaching...
Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help
www.npr.org • 5/20/2026
A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research...
The effects of AI-based visual instruction on the reading comprehension of students with dyslexia in Saudi Arabia: a single-case experimental study
www.frontiersin.org • 3/12/2026
Students with learning disabilities (LD), particularly dyslexia, often face significant challenges in reading comprehension that traditional instruction may...
Immersive equity: virtual reality and agentic artificial intelligence as catalysts for equity in education
www.frontiersin.org • 2/10/2026
IntroductionInclusive education advocates for removing structural barriers that may hinder learners with varying abilities from achieving...
Short on resources, special educators are using AI – with little knowledge of the effects
theconversation.com • 1/30/2026
As AI spreads in special education, the question remains: Can these tools uphold the individualized, legally protected services students...
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Career: Teaching Assistants, Special Education
They help students with special needs by supporting them in class, explaining lessons, and ensuring they have the tools to succeed.
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Employment & Wage Data
* Data estimated from parent occupation
Median Wage
$37,010
Jobs (2025)
1,668,500
Growth (2025-35)
+0.0%
Annual Openings
201,900
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
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Provide assistance to students with special needs.
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Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
4
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
5
Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.
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Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
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Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
