A Rare Leadership Opportunity to Shape Lives and Systems
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:
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:
This position is ideal for a leader who is energized by complexity, motivated by meaningful impact, and committed to educational excellence for all learners
Who Thrives in This Role
You are a strong fit if you are:
Requirements
Required Qualifications
How We Support Our Leaders
Heartspring believes those who lead demanding, meaningful work deserve meaningful support. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to caring for the whole person and sustaining long-term professional impact.
Highlights include:
Join Us
If you are ready to lead with purpose, shape a highly specialized educational program, and make a lasting impact in the lives of students and families, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Heartspring.
As the 30th largest employer in Wichita, KS, serving children throughout the region and country, Heartspring makes life-changing differences for children with neurodevelopmental challenges.
Utilizing a unique, interdisciplinary, strengths-based approach, we assist families in discovering what their child excels at to address the challenges they need help with. We’re committed to turning possibilities into realities for every child who walks through our doors.
Through our Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, Therapeutic Residential and Day School, and Community Engagement programs, we provide comprehensive support for children with neurodevelopmental delays and disorders — including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, intellectual and learning challenges, communication challenges, motor development issues, ADHD, and more.
Originally known as the Institute of Logopedics, we’ve pioneered pediatric therapies and special education throughout our 90-year history in the heart of the United States. Our founder, Dr. Martin Palmer, completely changed how children with neurodevelopmental disorders receive healthcare and education. We continue to honor his legacy of innovation and dedication to the children and families we serve within the halls of our campus and beyond.
