Employment and Internships

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

The Lab School has an immediate opening for a full-time Lower School Literacy Teacher. Average class size for the Lower School is 3-5 students. Teachers serve as homeroom teachers as well and meet during the first and last period of the school day. Integrating the arts into academic instruction is a hallmark of Lab’s curriculum.

Division: Lower School
Location: 1550 Foxhall Rd, NW, Washington, DC
Type of Opportunity: Position begins in late August 2026
Compensation Range: $55,000 - $100,000

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Establish a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment that supports students with language-based learning differences.
• Plan and implement differentiated literacy instruction using multisensory strategies, manipulatives, and visual supports to deepen student understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Facilitate the academic, intellectual, social, and personal development of students through engaging and responsive teaching practices.
• Assess student progress through formal and informal measures and adjust instruction accordingly to support student growth.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, learning specialists, and administrators to support student success.
• Participate in team meetings, staffings, professional development, and school initiatives that support the mission and goals of The Lab School of Washington.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with families regarding student learning and development.
• Plan and implement effective lessons, using time, materials, and resources effectively.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Head of School.

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
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to lead/support student clubs, affinity spaces, student travel and to coach athletics.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Advanced degree preferred
• Orton-Gillingham training ideal
• Experience in differentiated instruction
• Strong classroom and safety management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong interpersonal, written language, and communication skills
• Resourceful, flexible, collaborative, and service oriented 
• Ideally, the candidate will have teaching certification in the District of Columbia, or be eligible and/or willing, with support, to complete the requirements for this certification.

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and transport materials and supplies weighing up to 20–25 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Frequent walking, reaching, and bending. Fine motor skills and steady hands. 

Work Environment:
The daily work environment is characteristic of a school setting, where noise levels can shift quickly from quiet 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 may be 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 works with students entering grades 1–12 who have been diagnosed with a language-based learning difference such as dyslexia, or a specific learning difference in reading, math, or writing. Many of our students also benefit from our focused work on executive functioning skills. Some of our students may have a secondary diagnosis of ADHD. A Lab education focuses on students'9; strengths, interests, and passions and provides an experiential and multi-sensory approach to learning. The majority of Lab's graduating seniors move directly to college. The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

About the Position: 

The Lab School seeks a full-time Physical Education Teacher from January 2027 through early May 2027. Average class size for Lower School is 16 students. There is a full-time assistant teacher each class.

Division: Lower School
Location: 1550 Foxhall Rd, NW, Washington, DC
Type of Opportunity: Position begins in early January 2027 and runs through early May 2027.
Compensation Range: Compensation will be prorated taking into account experience and training based on a full-time annual salary of 100,000.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establish a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment that supports students with language-based learning differences.
• Plan and implement differentiated skill development for students in grades 2-5.
• Facilitate the intellectual, social, and personal development of students through engaging and
  responsive teaching practices.
• Assess student progress through formal and informal measures and adjust instruction
  accordingly to support student growth.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, reading specialists, learning specialists, and administrators
  to support student success.
• Participate in team meetings, staffings, professional development, conferences
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with families
  regarding student learning and development.
• Plan and implement effective lessons, using time, materials, and resources effectively.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Head of School.

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
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to lead/support student clubs, affinity spaces, student travel and to coach
  athletics.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with working with students with language-based learning differences
• Experience teaching physical education to elementary-aged students
• Classroom and safety management
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong interpersonal, written language, and communication skills
• Resourceful, flexible, collaborative, and service oriented

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and transport materials and supplies weighing up to 20–25 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Frequent walking, reaching, and bending. Fine motor skills and steady
hands.

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 may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Most physical education classes are held outside.

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. 

About the Position
The Lab School of Washington 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. This is a part-time position starting at 2 days per week, with the possibility to increase hours based on program needs and mutual interest. 

Division: The Reservoir Group at The Lab School of Washington
Location: 4759 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC
Type of Opportunity: Start date August 17 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:

• Provide individual (and potentially group) evidence-based psychotherapy for school-aged clients, during the school day and after school
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other mental health providers.
• Participate in educational planning meetings (e.g., IEP meetings)
• Preferred hours are 10 AM to 6 PM, 2 days per week. 
• Clinical supervision can be provided if needed for licensure. 
• Professional development opportunities are available.  

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 continue in the 2026-2027 school year

Qualifications and Skills:

• DC Licensed mental health professional (license-eligible will be considered)
• PSYPACT or Social Work Licensure Compact is a plus
• 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 special education regulations, preferred
• Knowledge of Google Workspace (e.g., Gmail, Drive, Docs)
• Excellent interpersonal, written language, and communication skills
• Strong skill and interest in supporting students from a perspective of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Collaborative work skills

The Psychology and Wellness Department of the Reservoir Group consists of psychologists and social workers 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 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.

Physical Demands:
Ability to travel between two campuses (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. 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 Reservoir Group at The Lab School of Washington – Washington, DC
About the School: The Lab School of Washington works with students entering grades 1–12 who have been diagnosed with a language-based learning difference such as dyslexia, or a specific learning difference in reading, math, or writing. Many of our students also benefit from our focused work on executive functioning skills. Some of our students may have a secondary diagnosis of ADHD. A Lab education focuses on students'; strengths, interests, and passions and provides an experiential and multi-sensory approach to learning. The majority of Lab's graduating seniors move directly to college. The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

About the Position: We are seeking a skilled, thoughtful, and collaborative Speech-Language
Pathologist (SLP) to join our school-based team of SLPs dedicated to serving students with language-based learning differences. The SLP will provide direct and consultative speech- language services within an interdisciplinary, educational setting, supporting high school 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: Temporary Full-Time 7:45am-3:45pm; January 1, 2027 - Feb 26, 2027
Compensation Range: 55,000-100,000 (Annual compensation range will be prorated based on engagement period)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and provide individual therapy for 9th-12th grade students with speech, oral and written language, executive functioning skill, and/or literacy needs
• Collaborate with families, classroom teachers, occupational therapists, and mental health
  staff
• Participate in educational planning meetings (e.g., IEP meetings)
• Maintain clinical notes, record attendance, and write progress updates as needed
  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

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP)
• DC Department of Health Speech-Language License
• Knowledge of Google Workspace (e.g., Drive, Classroom, Docs)
• Excellent interpersonal, written language, and communication skills
• Resourceful, flexible, team-oriented, and care-centered
• 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) preferred
   

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 10–15
  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