Assists learners with special needs in classrooms, in the community and at job sites, providing instruction in basic academic skills, social skills, self-help skills, learning strategies, assignments and test-taking as defined and directed by a licensed teacher. 8 Provides assistance with learner's physical and daily living needs as necessary, and instruction/guidance to develop learner's independence, e.g., physical activity, feeding, toileting, diapering, personal hygiene.