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It is no surprise that many members of Lab’s faculty and staff have stayed for 15-25-35 or more years. One staff member said: "Everyone wants to stay at Lab. Who wouldn’t embrace the opportunity to be flexible and creative every day? Frankly, it feels like an honor to be a part of Lab, to play a role in our collective mission and process of helping students with learning differences discover their best selves and succeed.”

The Lab School of Washington is situated in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, DC. Located minutes from historic Georgetown, the Potomac waterfront, and a short drive to the museums, monuments, and other local historic sites. Lab spans two campuses — just a half-mile apart — and offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to work in a creative, collegial, and collaborative atmosphere.

“It’s easy to feel excited to get up each morning and come to Lab. Sure, we work incredibly hard, but there’s nothing more rewarding than witnessing a child find success in a skill area that used to be so daunting for them like a ‘non-reader’ turning into a bookworm or a student who struggled to express herself talk enthusiastically about a family vacation or favorite movie.”
— Speech and Language Pathologist and Intermediate Reading Specialist

The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

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Job Openings

The Lab School of Washington, an independent school for students with learning differences, seeks an individual available for substitution on an as-needed basis in Lab's Lower School program. Lab’s dynamic program offers an arts-based curriculum with small classes. Classes may include reading instruction, written language, math, social studies, the arts, and science. Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree, Experience teaching elementary-aged students with learning differences ideal.

The Lab School of Washington is an independent, progressive, arts-based school that serves students in grades 1 through 12 with diagnosed language-based learning differences on two campuses in Northwest Washington, DC.  The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

The Lab School of Washington is seeking a reading specialist to work individually and in small groups with students in our middle school (5th-8th grade). Candidates should be well versed in programs and approaches aligned with the Science of Reading, including, but not limited to Orton-Gillingham.  

Requirements:

  • Orton-Gillingham training
  • Knowledge of Google Workspace (e.g., Drive, Classroom, Docs)
  • Excellent interpersonal, written language and communication skills
  • Ability to work creatively and in a self-directed manner
  • Resourceful, flexible, and service oriented

Ideal candidate:

  • At least 2-3 years of teaching and/or therapeutic reading intervention experience
  • Eligible for teaching license in District of Columbia

Join a dynamic, warm, and collaborative team of colleagues. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to Melissa Wood at this web address.

The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

The Lab School of Washington seeks a full-time Upper School Math and Computer Science/Robotics teacher for the 2023-2024 academic year. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and experience teaching a variety of upper school-level math courses, through Algebra II, to students with learning differences as well as a background in Computer Science. The focus of the Computer Science course would be on programming languages, computer systems, and algorithmic problem-solving. Proficiency in the Python and JAVA programming languages will allow for collaboration with the existing Robotics course. The ability to provide structured, creative lessons that support the learning and application of math concepts in traditional, innovative, and practical ways is critical. Ideally, the candidate would hold certification in math or special education, be willing and able to pursue certification in math or special education, or be certification-eligible in the District of Columbia.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

The Lab School of Washington, an independent school for students with learning differences, seeks a substitute teacher for its Upper School 4-5 days a week for the 2024-2025 school year. Lab’s dynamic program offers an arts-based curriculum with small classes. Classes may include English, history and social studies, math, the arts, and science. Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree; experience teaching high school-age students with learning differences is ideal. Flexibility and comfort with high school coursework are crucial attributes.

The Lab School of Washington is an independent, progressive, arts-based school that serves students in grades 1 through 12 with diagnosed language-based learning differences on two campuses in Northwest Washington, DC. The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

The Upper School seeks an administrative assistant beginning in mid-August 2024. This position follows the school year calendar with additional days as needed before and after the school year. The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, takes initiative, and has strong interpersonal and writing skills. Previous experience in a school setting is a plus. Bachelor’s degree required. Join a passionate group of colleagues centered around a shared mission in a fast-paced, dynamic, arts-infused environment for students with language-based learning differences. Make a difference in the lives of students!

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable law.

The Lab School seeks experienced teachers for its summer session (July 1 - 26 with room set up/meetings at the end of the week before). We anticipate openings for reading teachers - specifically with Orton-Gillingham training and math teachers well versed in working with elementary age students. Experience working with students with language-based learning differences ideal.

The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

The Reservoir Group at The Lab School of Washington seeks a full-time speech-language pathologist to join a dynamic, warm, and collaborative team of 10 speech-language pathologists who work with students within Lab School and from the surrounding community. You will have opportunities to work with teachers, OTs, and mental health providers to build a strong support system for our students.

About the Role:

  • Develop and implement individual and small group therapy for children ages 4+ with speech, language, and/or literacy needs
  • Conduct speech and language evaluations
  • Provide consultation to families and other professionals
  • Provide speech-language support within the classroom/ for teachers
  • Opportunities for professional development

Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • DC Department of Health Speech-Language License
  • ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship (CF)
  • Knowledge of Google Workspace (e.g., Drive, Classroom, Docs)
  • Excellent interpersonal, written language and communication skills
  • Ability to work creatively and in a self-directed manner
  • Resourceful, flexible, and service oriented

Ideal candidate:

  • Bilingual or Multilingual
  • Knowledge of or training in specific programs for reading (e.g., Orton-Gillingham), writing (e.g., The Writing Revolution), and/or executive functioning.

Please submit a completed Lab School employment application as well as a  cover letter, resume, and redacted evaluative report and clinical notes to Gretchen Kunz, Director of Speech & Language, at this web address.

The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

The Reservoir Group is seeking a full-time Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) who is eager to support the mental health of students at The Lab School and in the surrounding community.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations
    Individual and group psychotherapy with school-aged clients
    Consulting with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and administrators to support students’ social and emotional functioning in school and outpatient settings
    Clinical supervision is available for applicants who are not yet licensed. The applicant will also have access to consultation from both mental health clinicians and providers from other disciplines. Opportunities are available for continuing education.  

Ideal candidates will possess:

  • PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or similar applied field
    Experience providing therapy to with children and adolescents, ideally in a school setting
    Experience conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations focusing on the diagnosis of learning differences and ADHD
    Experience in schools, and/or with children with learning differences, preferred
    Experience with IEP documentation and SPED regulations, preferred
    Excellent collaborative work skills
    Ability to work independently in a dynamic learning environment.
    Strong skill and interest in supporting students from a perspective of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    Licensed as a psychologist in the District of Columbia (although non-licensed but license-eligible applicants will be considered)

The Psychology and Wellness Department of the Reservoir Group consists of psychologists, social workers and counselors who provide clinical services to Lab School students, as well as children, adolescents and adults from the community. The Lab School of Washington is an independent, progressive, arts-based school that serves students in grades 1 through 12 with diagnosed language-based learning differences on two campuses in Northwest Washington, DC.  The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

The Reservoir Group is seeking a part-time, DC-licensed or license-eligible therapist (LPC, LCSW, LICSW, or Psychologist) who is eager to join our team and support students at The Lab School and in the surrounding community. Start date September 1st or earlier.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Providing individual (and potentially group) evidence-based psychotherapy for school-aged clients for 2-3 days a week (5 clients per day), during the school day and after school
  • Consulting and collaborating with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other mental health providers
  • Preferred hours are 10 AM to 6 PM, 2-3 days per week. Applicants interested in full-time work will be considered.
  • Clinical supervision can be provided if needed for licensure.
  • Professional development opportunities are available.  

Ideal candidates:

  • DC Licensed mental health professional (license-eligible will be considered)
    2+ years of experience providing therapy or counseling to children and adolescents, ideally those with learning differences
    Experience in schools, and/or with children with learning differences, preferred
    Experience with IEP documentation and SPED regulations, preferred
    Strong skill and interest in supporting students from a perspective of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    Excellent collaborative work skills

The Psychology and Wellness Department of the Reservoir Group consists of psychologists, social workers and counselors who provide clinical services to Lab School students, as well as children, adolescents and adults from the community. The Lab School of Washington is an independent, progressive, arts-based school that serves students in grades 1 through 12 with diagnosed language-based learning differences on two campuses in Northwest Washington, DC.  The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

Submit cover letter, resume, and employment application to The Reservoir Group at this web address.

Externship Opportunity

The Lab School of Washington (LSW) is an independent school for students grades 1 through 12 with language-based learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia) and ADHD. LSW is an interdisciplinary environment consisting of educators, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers and artists.  The Psychology and Wellness Department consists of three licensed psychologists, four social workers, and one licensed professional counselor who provide services to LSW students as well as children, adolescents and young adults from the community. Externs will provide individual and/or group therapy to up to 5 LSW students, typically addressing anxiety, peer difficulties, and/or emotion regulation. Externs will also participate in one psychoeducational battery per month, with increasing autonomy in test administration and scoring, interpretation and report writing. Externs will have the opportunity to conduct classroom observations and parent intakes, and to participate in IEP team meetings and didactic seminars. Weekly individual (and potentially group) supervision will be provided by a licensed psychologist on site. This unpaid externship requires two days (16 hours) per week, roughly Sept. through early June.

The Lab School of Washington is an independent, progressive, arts-based school that serves students in grades 1 through 12 with diagnosed language-based learning differences on two campuses in Northwest Washington, DC.  The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

To apply: Please send the following materials to Dr. Mary Jo Coiro (maryjo.coiro@Labschool.org) by February 1:

  1. Cover letter;
  2. Curriculum vitae;
  3. A graduate transcript (unofficial acceptable)
  4. Two recommendation letters from clinical supervisors