IEP Specialist (Part-Time, Remote) with Expertise in Special Education

About the Role

Mercor, a company connecting top creative and technical talent to pioneering AI research organizations, seeks a Special Education Expert to join their team on a contract basis. This remote position offers compensation ranging from $850 to $1,000 per completed task and involves working alongside AI research labs to improve special education tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and critique AI-generated content focused on writing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, recommending accommodations, and developing behavioral intervention plans.
• Develop accurate and practical scenarios reflecting special education procedures such as IEP meeting documentation and transition planning processes.
• Perform data annotation, labeling, and validation tasks ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and alignment with appropriate educational goals.
• Provide clear, structured evaluations of AI accuracy concerning federal and state special education regulations and evidence-supported interventions.
• Work asynchronously with research teams to enhance the evaluation methods applied to special education-based AI systems.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of professional experience within special education fields.
• Experience in classroom instruction for special education, coordinating IEPs, or applied behavior analysis practice.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate individualized student support procedures into structured evaluation exercises.
• Exceptional written communication abilities coupled with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of credentials such as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), licensure as a special education teacher, or certification as a school psychologist.

Compensation and Contract Details

• Payment is task-based, competitive, and dependent on the quality of completed work.
• Top performers are eligible for weekly performance bonuses.
• There is potential to transition into hourly compensation for consistently high-performing contributors.

Application Process

• Applicants must upload a resume.
• Complete an AI-driven interview related to the submitted resume.
• Submit application forms to complete the consideration process.

Additional Information

• For detailed insights about the interview procedure and platform, candidates can consult Mercor's onboarding documentation.
• Support is accessible via email for any assistance during the application process.