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: K-12 Education Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$50/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Construct K-12 scenarios spanning curriculum design, multi-stakeholder IEP/504 planning, and complex district budget or policy review cycles.
- Build education tasks across instructional design, classroom differentiation, special education, assessment, standards alignment, student support services, and family/community engagement.
- Develop education operations scenarios using tools like PowerSchool, Canvas/Google Classroom, state assessment platforms, and district-level MTSS/RTI systems.
- Apply K-12 pedagogical frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning, standards-based grading, data-driven instruction, and restorative practices to produce reference lesson plans, IEP documentation, and administrator-level communications.
- Author rubrics that distinguish authentic K-12 educator judgment from generic pedagogical or textbook recall.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 5+ years teaching, administering, or leading instruction at a public or private K-12 school, district office, or state education agency.
- Direct ownership of classroom instruction, IEP/special education caseloads, curriculum programs, or school/district-level initiatives.
- Fluency in K-12 education tooling and frameworks, plus understanding of how school budgets, state standards compliance, and family/community engagement actually work.
Preferred
- Prior rubric, curriculum-writing, or teacher-training content authorship.
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K-12 Education Expert - Fully Remote employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and creativity in the AI sector, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and independence. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Joining Mercor means being part of a forward-thinking company backed by industry leaders, where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge search technologies.
