ISCO-08 5312
Teachers’ aides
19.5%
ADI · 302nd of 433 · 95% interval 10.2–30.1
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 19.5% of the task time of teachers’ aides, and finish 1.6% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full19.5%
302nd of 433 · interval 10.2–30.1
ADI3 · full delegation1.6%
130th of 433 · interval 0.0–5.1
ADIs · share of time24.2%
279th of 433 · interval 19.7–29.6
Evidence58
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 3.8 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 27.9%L1Augmentation · 52.6%L2Partial delegation · 17.9%L3Full delegation · 1.6%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
58 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide assistance to students with special needs.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 2.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 2.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 2.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 24% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 22 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach social skills to students.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 2.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean classrooms.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 35 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 2.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or by reading aloud.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 21% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 43 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 21% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 8 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or by reading aloud.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 15 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Assist in bus loading and unloading.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Type, file, and duplicate materials.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 10 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assist in bus loading and unloading.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 1.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 1.3 h | – |
| Clean classrooms.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Assist librarians in school libraries.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect money from students for school-related projects.Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.Teaching Assistants, Special Education · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 45 min | Physical 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
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 19.5% | 30 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.291 | 48 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.452 | 63 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 7 | 3 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.267 | 64 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.1 | 71 |
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 (53)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Home-based personal care workers 5322 | 24.3 | |
| Child care workers 5311 | 23.0 | |
| Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified 5329 | 21.3 | |
| Health care assistants 5321 | 10.4 |
Dashed line: teachers’ aides (19.5%).
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: Teachers’ aides (ISCO-08 5312), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/5312
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: Teachers’ aides (ISCO-08 5312)}
}Machine-readable
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