About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Special Education Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $850–$1,000 per completed task
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
* Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to IEP goal writing, accommodation recommendations, and behavioral intervention strategies.
* Create realistic scenarios based on special education workflows like IEP meeting documentation and progress monitoring.
* Annotate, label, and validate data across special education use cases, ensuring compliance with IDEA and other regulations.
* Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in areas such as federal and state special education law and evidence-based interventions.
* Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for special education AI.
Qualifications
Must-Have
* 3+ years of professional experience in special education.
* Background in special education classroom instruction, IEP coordination, or applied behavior analysis.
* Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate individualized student support workflows into structured evaluation tasks.
* Clear written communication and attention to detail.
Preferred
* Professional credentials such as BCBA, special education teaching licensure, or school psychologist certification.
Compensation & Legal
* Task Completion Pay: Competitive and based on task quality.
* Performance Bonus: Weekly bonus incentive for top performers.
* Hourly Opportunity: Potential transition to an hourly compensation model for top performers.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
* Upload resume
* AI interview based on your resume
* Submit form
Resources & Support
* For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
* For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.