Prinicpal-Heartspring Therapeutic School

Heartspring Inc•Wichita, KS

10d

About The Position

Heartspring is seeking an experienced, purpose-driven Principal to lead our Therapeutic School—an environment where education, therapy, medical care, and behavioral support come together to serve students with complex neurodevelopmental needs. This is not a traditional principal role. It is an opportunity to lead one of the region’s most specialized and impactful educational programs, where exceptional leadership directly changes life trajectories for students and families from Kansas and across the country. About Heartspring Founded in 1934, Heartspring is a nationally recognized provider of services for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities whose needs extend well beyond what traditional educational settings can support. Our Therapeutic School serves students ages 5–22 through an integrated model that includes: Special education Behavioral health services Medical care Speech and occupational therapy Residential and life skills development Our vision—Every child realizes their full potential—guides every decision we make. The Impact You Will Have As Principal, you will serve as the educational leader and steward of Heartspring’s Therapeutic School. You will shape the program’s vision, systems, and culture while partnering closely with the Therapeutic School Superintendent and multidisciplinary leaders. In this role, you will: Lead, inspire, and develop a highly skilled team of educators and specialists Shape and continuously refine individualized, evidence-based educational programming Foster a structured, safe, and compassionate learning environment for students with significant needs Navigate and integrate regulatory excellence with instructional innovation Collaborate closely with families, school districts, and internal partners Influence strategy, planning, and the future evolution of therapeutic education at Heartspring This position is ideal for a leader who is energized by complexity, motivated by meaningful impact, and committed to educational excellence for all learners.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a related field
Kansas Building Leadership License (or eligibility)
Experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting
Proven leadership experience in education, staff development, and program or budget oversight

Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, and develop a highly skilled team of educators and specialists
Shape and continuously refine individualized, evidence-based educational programming
Foster a structured, safe, and compassionate learning environment for students with significant needs
Navigate and integrate regulatory excellence with instructional innovation
Collaborate closely with families, school districts, and internal partners
Influence strategy, planning, and the future evolution of therapeutic education at Heartspring