K-12 Education Specialist - Expert

About the role

Mercor is seeking an experienced K-12 Education Specialist to evaluate AI-generated educational content. This remote contract position focuses on ensuring AI outputs align with pedagogical best practices and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Review and assess AI-generated lesson plans, assessments, classroom management tools, and instructional designs.
• Create realistic K-12 scenarios such as IEP development, parent‑teacher communications, and curriculum alignment to standards.
• Annotate, label, and validate data across use cases like differentiated instruction and formative assessment.
• Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy regarding educational regulations (IDEA, Title I, ESSA).
• Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in K-12 education (public, private, or charter).
• Background in classroom teaching, special education, school administration, district‑level roles, or instructional coaching.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate workflows into structured evaluation tasks.
• Excellent written communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Required skills

What we offer

• Task‑based compensation ranging from $850 to $1,000 per completed task.
• Performance bonuses for top weekly performers.
• Potential transition to hourly compensation for sustained quality and throughput.