Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in education and social services, not always this occupation's tasks.

Context only

These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.

• GDPvalby OpenAIProject level · Wins plus ties against experts

  84.9%GPT-5.5 · Apr 2026

  Strong
• TutorMoments-Previewby Ai2Task level · Mean of appropriate scaffolding and appropriate rigor (evaluation-aware prompt)

  0.84Claude Opus 4.8 · 7 Aug 2026

  Strong

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• 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.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.