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The Lab School of Washington, an independent school serving students in grades 1–12 with language-based learning differences, is seeking a Director of Facilities and Operations. This full-time, 12-month position is responsible for the care, safety, functionality, and day-to-day operations of the school’s multi-building campus. The Director leads a facilities team and oversees building systems, grounds, custodial and security operations, and contracted services to ensure a safe, well-maintained, and mission-aligned environment.

Key responsibilities include supervising maintenance, grounds, and security personnel; coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs; managing vendor relationships and service contracts; overseeing custodial services; and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The Director is also responsible for developing and managing operational budgets, supporting campus events and logistics, and collaborating with school leadership on emergency preparedness, capital planning, and strategic facilities initiatives. The role requires strong communication, responsiveness to campus needs, and the ability to support academic, athletic, and co-curricular programs.

Candidates should have a minimum of seven years of related technical experience in facilities management, plant engineering, or construction, including personnel and contractor supervision. Hands-on knowledge in at least one trade and experience managing facilities projects and budgets are essential. A college or trade school degree (or equivalent experience) in Industrial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred. Familiarity with educational environments, proficiency with technology tools, and availability for after-hours needs are strongly valued.

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.

Salary range: $90,000-$160,000

To apply, please submit a resume, personal statement/cover letter, and three references to The Stone House Group, the sole point of contact for this search at office@theshg.com.

The Lab School of Washington has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a Major Gifts Officer. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application via this link: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/5966.
 

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. 

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. Students who are currently in the second or later year of their doctoral program are invited to apply.

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, combined in a single PDF, to Dr. Mary Jo Coiro (maryjo.coiro@Labschool.org) by February 1:

1. Cover letter;
2. Curriculum vitae (including number and lists of tests administered)
3. A graduate transcript (unofficial acceptable)
4. Two recommendation letters from clinical supervisors