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ISCO-08 2351

Education methods specialists

85.5%
ADI · 91st of 433 · 95% interval 71.2–96.5

An AI agent can at least partly carry out 85.5% of the task time of education methods specialists, and finish 0.0% alone.

ADI · partial or full85.5%

91st of 433 · interval 71.2–96.5

ADI3 · full delegation0.0%

201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0

ADIs · share of time58.4%

64th of 433 · interval 53.9–62.3

Evidence30

task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 2.2 million.

Task weight by level

How the tasks rate

14%
86%
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 14.5%L2Partial delegation · 85.6%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers

What stops the agent

Physical presence9%
Accountability14%
Trust and care42%
Access to systems47%

Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.

30 task statements, heaviest first
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Advise and teach students.Instructional Coordinators4.3%L1L1L242%52 minTrust and care, Access to systems
Assess effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L258%6.0 hAccess to systems
Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L258%24 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies or methods.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L265%7.0 h–
Recommend changes to curricula or delivery methods, based on information such as instructional effectiveness data, current or future performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L260%6.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L262%4.0 hAccess to systems
Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L258%3.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Interview subject-matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L260%3.5 hTrust and care
Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L268%3.0 h–
Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L270%6.0 hAccess to systems
Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L268%8.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L378%3.5 h–
Design learning products, including Web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L262%8.0 hAccess to systems
Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L270%4.0 h–
Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L265%2.0 h–
Show the other 15 tasks
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Teach instructors to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L250%2.5 hTrust and care
Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L270%4.0 hAccess to systems
Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task3.9%L2L2L262%3.0 h–
Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.Instructional Coordinators3.9%L1L1L232%1.8 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.Instructional Coordinators3.1%L2L2L252%1.8 hAccountability, Trust and care
Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.Instructional Coordinators3.0%L2L2L250%1.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.Instructional Coordinators2.7%L2L2L252%13 hPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.Instructional Coordinators2.7%L1L1L230%2.5 hPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.Instructional Coordinators2.3%L2L2L260%8.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.Instructional Coordinators2.3%L2L2L260%3.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.Instructional Coordinators2.2%L2L2L262%8.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.Instructional Coordinators2.1%L1L1L232%1.5 hPhysical presence, Trust and care
Prepare grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals or assist in their preparation.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task1.7%L2L2L262%8.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Prepare or approve manuals, guidelines, and reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution to school districts.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task1.7%L2L2L268%6.0 hAccountability
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging, distributing, and maintaining educational materials and equipment in curriculum libraries and laboratories.Instructional Coordinators · supplemental task1.5%L1L1L238%1.5 hPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems

Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.

Against other measures

Exposure is not delegation

MeasureValuePercentilePct
ADI (this index)85.5%79
Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β0.54585
Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure1.30295
Webb (2020), AI patent exposure5548
Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure0.4584
Anthropic Economic Index, observed use0.30492

Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.

Same sub-major group (23)

Neighbouring occupations

Dashed line: education methods specialists (85.5%).

Cite this record
Text

Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Education methods specialists (ISCO-08 2351), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2351

BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
  title     = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
  author    = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {Zenodo},
  version   = {v2026.1},
  doi       = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  note      = {Record: Education methods specialists (ISCO-08 2351)}
}
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