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Education Subject Matter Expert: Special Education at Mercor
posted 1 year agoHourly Contract | Remote | $50–$100 per hour
Mercor is seeking experienced Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) to contribute to a unique research project with one of the world’s leading AI companies. This role allows you to leverage your professional expertise to help design high-quality, occupation-specific questions that will support the development of advanced AI systems.
Requirements
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Experience: Minimum of 4+ years full-time work as a Secondary School Special Education Teacher
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Location: Must be based in the US, UK, or Canada
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Technology: Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not supported)
Role Details
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Flexible & Remote: Work asynchronously on your own schedule
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Time Commitment: Minimum of 15 hours per week
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Duration: Approximately 3–4 weeks once you begin
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Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience and location (the posted range reflects U.S.-based applicants; international rates may vary)
Compensation & Classification
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Weekly payments via Stripe Connect based on logged hours
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Independent contractor classification (“at-will” with Mercor)
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Industry-standard rates for your role and background
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Please note: We cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates
Commitment to Inclusion
Mercor welcomes all qualified applicants and provides reasonable accommodations upon request, without regard to legally protected characteristics.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.