WELCOME TO THE MERRILLVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

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WELCOME TO THE MERRILLVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
CORPORATION
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Merrillville Community School Corporation has

• Five - Elementary Schools (Grades K-4)
• One - Intermediate School (Grades 5-6)
• One - Middle School (Grades 7-8)
• One High School (Grades 9-12)

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Merrillville is located in Northwest Indiana in
the center of a Suburban growth corridor.
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Merrillville has a student body that invites
challenging instruction and activities!
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Merrillville has a student body that participates
in after school programs at all levels!
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Merrillville has a student body that participates
in after school programs!
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Visit the Merrillville Web Site

• To find out more about the Merrillville Community
  School Corporation or apply for a position visit
  the web site at
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Merrillville Community School Corporation

• Is anticipating teaching openings at all levels
  for the 2008-09 school year -
• Elementary Education Grades - K-4
• Intermediate School Grades - 5-6
• Middle School Grades - 7-8
• HIGH School Grades 9-12

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TO BE CONSIDERED A CANDIDATE FOR A TEACHING
POSITION YOU MUST

• Complete a Corporation on-line application
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• Include and attach to your on-line application
• A letter of application for a specific position
• A current resume
• Transcripts
• When contacted for an interview
• Have your university placement papers sent to the
  Personnel Office

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THE LETTER OF APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE

• The position for which you are applying.
• The reasons you want to teach in the Merrillville
  Community School Corporation.
• The major accomplishment that will make you a
  successful applicant.

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University placement papers should be sent to

• James C. Kurth
• Director of Personnel
• 6701 Delaware Street
• Merrillville, IN 46410
• Telephone [phone]
• Fax [phone]

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APPLICATION BLANK

• When your on-line application and related
  materials are received, your packet will be
  reviewed and considered candidates contacted for
  an interview.
• Copies of transcripts, teaching certificates,
  letters of recommendation and other supporting
  documents should be attached to the on-line
  application.
• You should also direct your University placement
  office to send a copy of your credentials to the
  Personnel Office.

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A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL CONSIST OF -

• On-line application
• Letter of application
• Resume
• Official Transcripts
• University Placement papers
• Indiana Teaching License

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SCREENING OF CANDIDATES APPLICATIONS

• Applications will be screened and candidates
  selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates will be recommended to the
  Director of Personnel and contacted for an
  interview.

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BOARD OF EDUCATIONACTION

• Candidates will be recommended to the Board of
  Education by the Director of Personnel.

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MERRILLVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

• Supports Professional and Academic growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits plan.
• Offers a comprehensive curriculum which includes,
  AP and honors courses.
• Multi-cultural community that is a short distance
  to downtown Chicago.
• A full range of IHSSA athletics and activities.
  Ample co-curricular and coaching opportunities
  are available to the staff.

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THE MERRILLVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION LOGO
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THE MERRILLVILLE MASCOT IS THE PIRATE
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Potential Applicants

• If you would like to be considered for employment
  in the Merrillville Community School Corporation,
  you are invited to begin the application process!

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Join a Winner!Merrillville Community School
Corporation

• Were loyal to you Merrillville High.
• Were purple and white Merrillville High,
• Well back you to stand, youre the best in the
  land,
• For we know you will stand Merrillville High.
• Rah! Rah!
• So back up that ball Merrillville High,
• Were backing you all Merrillville High,
• Our team is the fame protector,
• On boys for we expect a victory from you
  Merrillville
• High.

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EMPLOYMENT POLICY
The Merrillville Community School Corporation is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. When employing individuals the district
does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, gender or disability.
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