About the Position
The Lab School of Washington is seeking a skilled, thoughtful, and collaborative Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our school-based team of SLP’s dedicated to serving students with language-based learning differences. This is a part-time position starting at 8-10 hours per week, with the possibility to increase hours based on program needs and mutual interest. The SLP will provide direct and consultative speech-language services within an interdisciplinary, educational setting, supporting students’ language, literacy, and executive functioning skills across the school day.
Division: The Reservoir Group at The Lab School of Washington
Location: 4759 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC
Type of Opportunity: Immediate Opening on a Part-time basis, with possibility to increase hours based on program needs
Compensation Range: Hourly Rate based on annual salary: $55,000 - $100,000
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Part time position: January-June 12, 2026; beginning at 8-10 hours per week with possibility of increased hours.
- Hours fall within the school day: 8:30-3:30pm.
- Provide individual and small group therapy for children ages 4+ with speech, oral and written language, executive functioning skill, and/or literacy needs
- Conduct speech and language assessments
- Collaborate with families, classroom teachers, occupational therapists, and mental health staff
- Participate in educational planning meetings (e.g., IEP meetings)
- Maintain clinical notes and write progress or evaluation reports
- Additional duties outside this description may be assigned as necessary
What We Offer:
- A collaborative team environment within a renowned educational setting
- Meaningful, relationship-based work with students and colleagues
- A mission-driven organization focused on helping students reach their full potential
- Possibility to increase hours and/or work during Lab's Summer Program (June 29, 2026 to July 24, 2026)
Qualifications and Skills:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates
- DC Department of Health Speech-Language License. Additional state licenses a plus but not required
- Knowledge of Google Workspace (e.g., Drive, Classroom, Docs)
- Excellent interpersonal, written language, and communication skills
- Resourceful, flexible, collaborative, and service oriented
- Knowledge of or training in specific programs for reading (e.g., Orton-Gillingham), writing (e.g., The Writing Revolution®), and/or executive functioning (Get Ready, Do, Done; Smart But Scattered)
Physical Demands:
Ability to frequently travel between multiple school sites (if applicable) and navigate various areas of the school campus, including classrooms, playgrounds, and therapy rooms. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods. Sufficient dexterity to operate augmentative and alternative communication devices, manipulate small therapeutic toys/tools, and use a computer for extensive clinical documentation and reporting. Ability to observe fine nuances of facial movement and lip placement. Must have the hearing acuity to distinguish subtle speech sound errors and monitor student vocalizations in both quiet and moderately noisy environments. Ability to lift and transport therapy materials, testing kits, and equipment weighing up to 20–25 lbs. Must be able to model clear and accurate speech sounds and language patterns for students. Ability to communicate complex clinical information effectively to parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams in both verbal and written formats.
Work Environment:
The daily work environment is characteristic of a school setting, where noise levels can shift quickly from quiet clinical spaces to busy, high-activity areas. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced atmosphere, managing frequent transitions throughout the day, and maintaining professional focus despite common classroom distractions. The employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.
The Lab School does not discriminate against qualified applicants or students on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid or other policies and programs.
