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 seeks a full-time occupational therapist (OT) beginning this August to join our school-based team of OTs dedicated to serving students with language-based learning differences. The job entails providing 25 direct weekly OT sessions to both Lab and non-Lab students of varying ages, consulting with the interdisciplinary team, and conducting four comprehensive OT evaluations per year.  Hours are somewhat flexible but would require working after the end of the school day, ideally 10 AM- 6PM daily during the school year.  Summer hours would vary and may include leading groups and providing 1:1 therapy.

Department: The Reservoir Group at the Lab School of Washington 
Location: 4759 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC
Type of Opportunity: 12-month role beginning in late August 2026
Compensation Range: $55,000.00 to $100,000.00
 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Full-time position during the school year and July summer school, plus flexible June and August hours
• Ideal hours would be partially within the school day and extend to after school hours, 10AM-6PM, during the school year; more flexible hours during summer school 
• Provide 25 weekly 1:1 therapy sessions to both Lab and non-Lab students from the community, ages 4+, to address students’ fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, visual perceptual, and executive functioning skills
• Conduct quarterly OT evaluations
• Collaborate with teachers, other clinicians, and families 
• Written requirements include daily treatment notes and quarterly goal updates
• Write and participate in educational planning meetings (e.g. IEP meetings) 
• 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
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to lead/support student clubs, affinity spaces, student travel and to coach athletics.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Masters or Doctorate in occupational therapy 
• DC OT license 
• Familiarity with IEPs
• Familiarity or experience conducting OT evaluations 
• Experience in a pediatric setting with a neurodiverse population 
• Experience working with children with sensory processing difficulties 
• Familiarity with Google Suite
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong interpersonal, written language, time management, and communication skills
• Resourceful, flexible, collaborative, and service oriented 

Physical Demands:
Ability to maneuver therapeutic equipment, including suspended swings, yoga ball, mats, and bolsters, up to 20-25 lbs; ability to demonstrate and assist with a variety of gross motor skills; frequent walking, reaching, and bending. 

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.

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 skilled, organized, empathetic, and detail-oriented Administrative & Operations Manager to support our dynamic TRG Team. The Reservoir Group consists of occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, and speech-language pathologists who provide clinical services to Lab students and students from other schools in the greater DC area. In this role, you will support daily operations, ensuring that our therapists and clinicians can focus on delivering exceptional client services.

Division: The Reservoir Group at The Lab School of Washington
Location: 4759 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC
Type of Opportunity: Immediate Opening on a Full-time, 12-month, in-person basis; Work hours will consist of an eight-hour workday scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with specific start and end times determined by departmental, programmatic, and operational needs
Compensation Range: Annual salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, families, and internal faculty and staff
• Maintain caseload, enrollment, and service tracking systems
• Coordinate client intake, scheduling, contracts, and onboarding
• Maintain departmental databases, FileMaker, MyLab, Team Drives, CampBrain, calendars, trackers, and operational resources
• Generate reports, treatment summaries, and any other required documentation for insurance and billing
• Maintain billing and collaborate with the Business Office on financial tracking, projections, and reporting
• Run, audit, and submit monthly billing; maintain billing codes, fee schedules, and Clinical Activity Reports (CARs).
• Collaborate with Clinical Directors on operational planning, resource allocation, and program growth
• Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes, workflows, and administrative systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery; identify and implement appropriate technological solutions, automation tools, and best practices to streamline operations and support program growth
• Serve as liaison with Facilities, Technology, Admissions, and Business Office teams
• Manage TRG summer program operations and enrollment processes
• Coordinate marketing, outreach, newsletters, and website updates
• Additional duties outside this description may be assigned as necessary

What We Offer:

• A collaborative team environment within a renowned educational and therapeutic setting
• Meaningful, relationship-based work with students and colleagues
• A mission-driven organization focused on helping students reach their full potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits that include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision and retirement
• Generous paid time off to include school closings and federal holidays

Qualifications and Skills:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database management systems
• Excellent interpersonal, written language, communication, and organizational skills
• Resourceful, flexible, collaborative, service-oriented, and highly detail-oriented
• Ability to drive process improvement initiatives, implement innovative technology solutions, and promote efficient, scalable operational practices across departments

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, operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift and transport therapy materials, testing kits, and equipment weighing up to 20–25 lbs.

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. 

Part-Time Digital Content Associate (Temporary)

The Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) at The Lab School of Washington seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented Digital Content Associate to provide parental leave coverage from September 28, 2026 through March 5, 2027. This temporary, part-time position offers an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team of advancement professionals dedicated to advancing the mission of the school through strategic communications, marketing, and community engagement.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Digital Content Associate will provide administrative and communications support, assist with digital engagement initiatives, and help capture and share the vibrant life of the Lab School community.

About The Lab School of Washington

The Lab School of Washington is a nationally recognized independent school serving students with language-based learning differences and attention challenges. Serving students in grades 1–12, Lab embraces differences as advantages and provides an innovative, arts-based educational program that inspires academic achievement, creativity, and confidence.

About the Position:

Department: Institutional Advancement

Location: 4759 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007

Type of Opportunity: Part-time/Temporary – 20 hours per week

Employment period: September 28, 2026 – March 5, 2027

Compensation Range: $30-$35/hour based on experience

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Digital Communications Support

Assist with the development, scheduling, and publishing of ParentSquare communications.

Support communications for Institutional Advancement Giving campaigns.

Assist with other digital communications and marketing projects as assigned.

Digital Platform Administration

Provide administrative support for JotForm request workflows.

Manage administrative tasks related to the school's use of Cheddar Up

Campus Photography

Capture high-quality photographs and B-roll video footage of campus life, student activities, and school events for use across the school's marketing and communications channels.

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

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree required

Relevant experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field

Excellent written communication and proofreading skills.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to take initiative.

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.

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 offers a unique academic program for students with language-based learning differences, empowering them to reach their fullest potential through a multi-sensory, multi-disciplinary, arts- and project-based learning experience that captures students’ imaginations, creates a love of learning, and helps them build personal pathways to success. As Controller, you will be an integral part of the operational structure that makes our mission possible by strengthening and modernizing accounting operations.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFOO) and guiding the work of accounting support staff, you will serve as the hands-on accounting leader for a $30MM nonprofit organization with a mixed revenue model, including private-pay tuition, jurisdictional tuition funding, advancement, auxiliary programs, and facility rentals. You will also oversee accounting activity related to The Reservoir Group (TRG), Lab’s clinical services organization. In this position, you will be responsible for streamlining accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and leading the annual audit process, while strengthening internal controls and consistency across the function.

In addition to working closely with finance and operations, you will regularly communicate with department heads and program leaders to make financial information easier to understand and use. The right candidate will be energized by our values and philosophy, and by the opportunity to be an active member of a community where belonging is central to learning, and students with language-based learning differences thrive.

This position is ideal for a service-oriented accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems and using technology and automation, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate, to improve manual workflows and make better use of existing systems.

View the full job description and/or submit an application

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 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