The purpose of the Job-Alike Groups is to provide a forum for job-specific professional learning activities for staff members of both Pioneer member systems and its higher education institution affiliates.
Meetings are held on a regular basis in order for system representatives to:
- Discuss common concerns and issues
- Share ideas, resources, and information
- Disseminate news from local, state, and federal sources
- Engage in collaborative professional development and problem-solving efforts relative to how specific job roles can improve performance levels as stated in the above mission
Job-Alike groups will serve in an advisory capacity to the superintendents and presidents on the Pioneer Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) Board of Control. Communication will be via the Pioneer Director, Dr. Sandy Addis. Public position statements coming from the groups must be approved by the Board of Control.
Membership
Participation is voluntary. Each member system and higher education institution is asked to identify at least one individual to serve as a representative to chosen job-alike groups and to notify the respective Pioneer liaison of the names, e-mail addresses, and other contact information of the representative(s) by September of each school year.
Contact Information
Groups will meet a number of times annually on dates to be determined by the group and scheduled through the Pioneer liaison.
| Job-Alike Group | Pioneer RESA Liaison |
| GACIS - Curriculum Directors | Susan Proctor x244 |
| Human Resource Directors | Ms. Beth Rutherford x241 |
| Special Education Directors | Dr. Laura Brown x235 |
| SADD Coordinators | Mr. Randall Townley x238 |
| Transportation Directors | Ms. Tara Elrod x223 |
| Assistant Principals | Dr. Richard Krise x248 |
| Vocational Directors | Mr. Bobby Whitlock x224 |
| Technology Directors | Ms. Lori McCoy x226 |
| Finance and Payroll Directors | Ms. Staci Newsome x230 |
| Interpreter's Consortium | Ms. Ramona Strait x228 |
| Media Specialists | Ms. Tara Elrod x223 |
| Gifted Coordinators | Susan Proctor x244 |
| ESOL Coordinators | Susan Proctor x244 |
| School Counselors | Susan Proctor x244 |