For students age preschool through twelfth grade in or near the district who thrive in a small-school environment and for families who desire to have all children attend at one school building, Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School provides necessary life skills, comprehensive career and technical education, and exceptional extra-curricular programs that embrace forward thinking, leading technology and are directed by staff who are caring and supportive.
The Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School, together with parents and the community, will provide a supportive and caring, yet challenging environment. Students will have a variety of opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills (Iowa Core Curriculum, Core Content Standards), to learn to think creatively, and to act responsibly in order to meet the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow (21st Century Skills).
Elementary Classroom Teacher//February 1, 2023
Ruthven-Ayrshire is seeking qualified applicants for an Elementary Classroom Teacher. Ruthven-Ayrshire CSD is a small, rural school in a supportive community in Northwest Iowa and is part of the Hub of The Wetlands near Lost Island Lake. Applicants may apply through TeachIowa or contact Marshall Lewis, Superintendent at mlewis@gt.ratitans.org
Additional employment information can be found on Teach Iowa linked here.
Middle School Language Arts/Reading//Feb. 17, 2023
Ruthven-Ayrshire is seeking qualified applicants for a Middle School Language Arts and Reading Teacher (Grades 5-7) for the 2023-24 School year and beyond. Ruthven-Ayrshire is a small, rural school in a supportive community in NW Iowa, near the Iowa Great Lakes. Lost Island Lake is located immediately North of Ruthven, and the surrounding wetlands and prairie provide excellent recreational opportunities. Interested candidates should apply through Teach Iowa. For more information, contact Jon Josephson, Principal at jojose@gt.ratitans.org.
Additional employment information can be found on Teach Iowa linked here.
Coaching Positions//Feb. 17, 2023
Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire (GTRA) is seeking qualified candidates to fill coaching positions for upcoming seasons. Cuurent openings are HS Assistant Baseball and HS Head Volleyball. Applicants may apply through TeachIowa or contact Jon Josephson, Principal at jojose@gt.ratitans.org
Additional employment information can be found on Teach Iowa linked here.
Paraprofessional // January 17, 2023
Ruthven-Ayrshire is seeking qualified applicants for paraprofessionals for the remainder 2022-23 school year and beyond. Applicants may apply through TeachIowa or contact Jon Josephson, Principal at jojose@gt.ratitans.org
Additional employment information can be found on Teach Iowa linked here.
It is the policy of the Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have any questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Matt Borchers, Guidance Counselor, 1505 N Washington Street, Ruthven, IA 51358, (712) 837-5211 or maborc@gt.ratitans.org .