K-12 Education Specialist – Expert (Remote Contract)

About the role

Mercor is seeking an experienced K-12 Education Specialist to evaluate AI‑generated educational content. This remote contract position involves reviewing lesson plans, assessments, and classroom management tools to ensure they align with pedagogical best practices and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Review and assess AI‑generated outputs for lesson planning, student assessment, classroom management, and instructional design.
• Create realistic K‑12 workflow scenarios, including IEP development, parent‑teacher communication, and curriculum alignment.
• Annotate, label, and validate data across use cases such as differentiated instruction and formative assessment.
• Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy relative to educational best practices and regulations (IDEA, Title I, ESSA).
• Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for education‑focused AI.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in K‑12 education (teaching, special education, administration, district roles, or instructional coaching).
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate educational 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 rates for sustained high‑quality output.