Employment and Internships

The Reservoir Group is seeking a 10 or 12 month full-time, DC-licensed 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 August 18, 2025

Job responsibilities include:

• Providing individual (and potentially group) evidence-based psychotherapy/counseling for approximately 25 school-aged clients, during the school day and after school
• Consulting and collaborating with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other mental health providers
• Position is full-time in-person. Preferred hours are 10 AM to 6 PM, 5 days per week
• 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
• Proficiency with Google Suite and IEP systems a plus

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.

Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000 (based on experience and credentials)

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. 

For over 50 years, The Lab School of Washington has been providing an exceptional, college-preparatory academic experience for students (grades 1-12) with ADHD, dyslexia, and other language-based learning differences. Our innovative, arts-centered curriculum is experiential and multi-sensory, helping young people to overcome difficulties with reading, spelling, writing, and math, while preparing them for a range of rewarding college and career choices.

The Lab School of Washington is situated in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Located minutes from historic Georgetown, the Potomac waterfront, and a short drive to the museums, monuments, and other local historic sites, The Lab School spans two campuses, just a half-mile apart, including 135,000 sf under roof.  

The Lab School of Washington is seeking a Bus Driver/Operations Associate to drive daily runs for students, faculty and staff. This position will generally have the hours of 7am to 3:30pm, with some occasional weekend hours, although a flexible candidate is preferable depending on our transportation needs. Additionally, overtime is available for our employees who exceed their obligated hours.

Areas of responsibility include:
Provide reliable, courteous, and safe bus driving services to students and staff as a representative of the Lab School of Washington. Your buses and how they are operated serve as the face of Lab School to the community.

Serve as a member of the Operations Staff of The Lab School when not performing driving duties.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to operate Bus Types A, B and C.
• Maintain current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an air brakes endorsement, as well as S and P endorsements mandated by the US DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license and be at least 21 years of ageObtain annual physicals and drug screenings from authorized and designated service providers; Drivers are subject to random drug screening tests in accordance with the US DOT, as well as mandated drug screening tests in the event of an on-the-job accident.
• Drivers must agree in writing to have their DMV or MVR records made confidentially accessible to the School.
• Drivers are subject to background checks upon hire and every third year thereafter. 
• Maintain current CPR/AED certification
• Must demonstrate a good driving record, as defined by The Lab School in its sole discretion, for the past 5 years. 
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. 
• Must regularly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Overtime available as needed

Hourly Rate Range for this position:  $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

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 seeks a full-time Upper School English teacher beginning this August. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and experience teaching classic and contemporary literature, reflecting a global perspective, to upper school students with learning differences. The ability to effectively foster a deeper understanding and critical analysis of literature, to enhance structured and creative writing skills, and to instruct in the areas of media literacy and research are sought after attributes.

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.

Salary range: $55,000-$100,000

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, a progressive, arts-based 1-12 grade independent school for students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, seeks a reading specialist to work in small groups with students in its Middle School (grades 5-8)

Candidates should be well versed in programs and approaches aligned with the Science of Reading, including, but not limited to Orton-Gillingham.  

Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience with assessment and intervention in the areas of phonemic awareness, decoding, encoding, reading fluency and reading comprehension
• 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
• Master's Degree preferred

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

The full-year salary range for this position is $55,000-$100,000.

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 in Washington, DC for students with language-based learning differences, is seeking a full-time Middle School English Teacher beginning in late August 2025.

The ideal candidate should have:

• 3-5 years of teaching experience
• experience teaching students with language-based learning differences
• knowledge of reading development and adolescent literature
• experience teaching the writing process.

Candidates must have enthusiasm, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in collaboration with a teaching team in an arts-infused environment. A Master’s Degree is preferred.

Candidates must have teaching certification or be willing to take the courses required towards certification in the District of Columbia.

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 full-year salary range for this position is $55,000-$100,000.

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 seeks a full-time Middle School Social Studies teacher for its 7th grade Global Citizenship course. Ideal candidates possess:

• an advanced degree and experience teaching social studies to middle school students with learning differences
• experience effectively engaging students in learning about geography, culture, and history
• experience using and creating experiential, multi-sensory, project-based, arts-infused curriculum
• teaching certification in the District of Columbia, or eligibility and/or willingness, with support, to complete the requirements for this certification.

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

The full-year salary range for this position is $55,000-$100,000.

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 is an independent school for students with learning differences that is known for its highly respected arts-integrated curriculum. This is a rare opportunity to bring a new dynamic, talented Visual Arts Teacher to our team beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a full-time position.

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.

Teaching Visual Artists are responsible for:

• creating and delivering an innovative art curriculum for students in grades 5-8.
• using an inventive, choice-based approach so students take ownership of their creative process and are encouraged to express and explore their identities, beliefs and ideas.
• enabling students to understand and develop an appreciation of the process as well as the ability to make informed judgments in the creation of their own work.
• walking students through the design process.
• collaborating with other faculty members, with an eye towards integrating arts into all curricular areas.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Art or equivalent education, with Master's degree in Art Education preferred.
• Able to teach a variety of art processes:
  • 3-D Sculptural Focus: well-versed in 3-Dimensional art (preferably ceramics, multi-media sculpture, and woodworking) and comfortable teaching an array of 2-Dimensional art processes
  • Design and Graphic Design Focus: well-versed in digital art, photography, graphic design, as well as other various 2D and 3D tools and skills
• Interest in working with students with learning differences.

Salary range: $55,000-$100,000

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, an independent school for children with learning differences, has an opening for a full-time middle school math teacher beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Ideal candidates possess:

• An advanced degree and certification or certification eligibility in math or special education
• Experience teaching students with specific learning differences foundational math concepts through algebra skills.
• Experience using and creating experiential, multi-sensory, project-based, arts-infused curriculum

Salary Range: $55,000-$100,000

Candidates must have teaching certification or be willing to take the courses required towards certification 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 is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Lower School campus (grades 1-4), starting in August. This position follows the school-year schedule and could include 30 or 40 hours per week.

The Lower School Nurse works in partnership with the Middle/Upper School Nurse to support the health and safety of the school community. Key responsibilities include managing daily health needs, maintaining clear communication with parents and staff, and providing health and safety recommendations to the leadership team.

The ideal candidate is an effective multitasker with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing student health. Prior experience in a school setting or pediatric nursing is preferred, and familiarity with Magnus Health is desirable.

Licensure: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Washington, D.C. or eligible to obtain licensure in D.C. within a reasonable timeframe. Current CPR and First Aid certification required.

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing acute and chronic nursing care, first aid, and mental health support.
• Reviewing and maintaining student health records and immunization compliance in Magnus Health, following school policies and health department requirements.
• Managing medication administration
• Coordinating medical needs for field trips, ensuring necessary medications, first aid supplies, and specific student medical needs are prepared in advance.
• Collaborating with students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to support individual student health needs and implement appropriate accommodations.
• Implementing infection control measures and ensuring proper reporting to the health department.
• Staying current with best practices and regulations in school health services.
• Educating students on health promotion, disease prevention, safety, and hygiene.
• Training staff on childhood health conditions and medical emergency protocols.
• Managing urgent health concerns, including contagious diseases, medical emergencies, and accidents, in collaboration with administrators and families.
   

Salary range: $65,000-$85,000 based on 40 hours/week.

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 (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