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Teacher Workload Survey Template: Automation & Time-Saving

Use this template to reveal admin burdens, time sinks, and automation gaps. Prioritize fixes and streamline teaching tasks. 6–8 minutes.

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Sample Survey Items

Q1
opinion scale
In the last two weeks, how manageable was your overall workload?
Q2
numeric
About how many hours beyond your contracted time did you work in the last 7 days? If none, enter 0.
Q3
multiple choice
In the last two weeks, which tasks did you do at least once? Select all that apply.
  • Lesson planning/curriculum design
  • Creating assessments/quizzes
  • Grading and feedback
  • Differentiation and IEP/504 documentation
  • Attendance and gradebook entry
  • Parent/guardian communication
  • Meetings (IEP/504/PLC/department)
  • Student behavior documentation
  • LMS updates/assignment posting
  • Photocopying/material preparation
  • Duty/supervision (recess, lunch, hallway)
  • Data analysis/reporting
  • Technology troubleshooting for class
  • Sub-plan preparation
  • Ordering or managing supplies
Q4
matrix
How often did these tasks occur in the last two weeks?
Q5
ranking
Rank the biggest time sinks for you (1 = biggest). Rank at least your top 3.
Q6
multiple choice
Attention check: To confirm you are reading carefully, please select "I am paying attention."
  • I am paying attention
  • I prefer not to answer
  • I'm not sure
Q7
constant sum
Thinking about a typical week this term, allocate 100 points across these activities to show how your time is spent (total should equal 100).
Q8
multiple choice
Which tasks would you most like to automate or simplify? Select all that apply.
  • Auto-grading objective items
  • Suggesting rubric-based feedback
  • Drafting parent email/message replies
  • Auto-filling recurring forms
  • Syncing grades between LMS and SIS
  • Capturing attendance from seating chart
  • Creating assessment templates
  • Scheduling parent conferences
  • Aggregating performance dashboards
  • Translating communications
  • Bulk duplicating assignments across classes
  • Building lesson outlines from standards
Q9
rating
How comfortable are you with classroom-use automation if you retain final approval?
Q10
multiple choice
What would most limit your adoption of automation this term? Select all that apply.
  • Lack of time to learn
  • Access to tools/licenses
  • Student data privacy/compliance
  • Reliability/accuracy concerns
  • Administrator approval required
  • Student device/internet access
  • Training/support availability
  • Not needed for my classes
Q11
long text
Describe one workflow from the last month you would most like to streamline. Include tools/systems involved and typical steps.
Max 600 chars
Q12
dropdown
Which platform do you primarily use to distribute work and collect submissions?
Q13
short text
Any other automation ideas or pain points we should consider?
Max 100 chars
Q14
dropdown
What is your primary role?
Q15
dropdown
How many years have you worked in education?
Q16
multiple choice
Which subject areas do you teach this term? Select all that apply.
  • English/Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • World Languages
  • Arts
  • PE/Health
  • CTE/Vocational
  • Special Education
  • Other
Q17
multiple choice
Which grade levels do you teach this term? Select all that apply.
  • PreK–2
  • 3–5
  • 6–8
  • 9–12
  • Post-secondary/Adult
  • Other
Q18
dropdown
What is your school setting?
Q19
long text
Any final comments about your workload or where automation could help? Optional.
Max 600 chars
Q20
ai interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your responses
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Q21
chat message
Thank you for your time—your input will help identify ways to reduce teacher workload.

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