**Art. 1 Regulation on Teacher Substitutions**

1. This regulation applies to the substitute teaching positions in cantonal and communal schools of all levels and grades.

2. The terms used are to be understood in both masculine and feminine forms.

1 In cantonal schools, absences of up to three days are covered by unpaid substitute teaching provided by other teachers at the institution.

2 Exceptions are authorized by the respective divisional management.

1 External substitute teachers are chosen from those qualified to teach in the corresponding school levels and subjects, subordinate to those who have obtained or are close to obtaining educational qualifications or other qualifications that suggest their suitability.

2 Where there are equal indications of suitability, priority is given to citizens domiciled in the Canton, and among these, to those in a more disadvantaged economic situation. [1]

3 The quality of previously provided services justifies derogations from the priority criteria defined in the preceding paragraphs.

4 Substitute teachers are required to have knowledge of the Italian language and two other national languages. [2]

[1] Para. amended by R 30.3.2004; in force from 1.7.2004 - BU 2004, 162.

[2] Para. repealed by R 18.12.2024; in force from 1.1.2025 - BU 2024, 347; previous amendment: BU 2004, 162.

1. The hiring of substitute teachers is the responsibility of the Director of the school institute, subject to the powers defined by the regulations for municipal schools.

2. The teaching and training sections may circulate lists of substitute teachers to be called upon; the Director of the Institute may deviate from such lists for valid reasons in accordance with Art. 3. [3]

[3] Paragraph amended by R 13.12.2017; in force since 1.1.2018 - BU 2017, 463.

1 Supply teachers are remunerated for the teaching hours actually provided, based on the following weekly compensation corresponding to the full timetable of the teacher being replaced

a) 1,330 francs in nursery schools without meals;

b) 1,535 francs in nursery schools with meals and in primary schools. The same rate applies to curricular differentiation operators (middle school) and educators (middle school);

c) 1,652 francs in basic vocational schools without a specific qualification or with tertiary B. The same rate applies to pedagogical integration operators (special schools); [4]

d) 1,710 francs in middle schools, special schools, basic vocational schools with a bachelor's or master's degree, higher specialized schools without a specific qualification or with tertiary B. The same rate applies to pedagogical support teachers (municipal schools), psycho-pedagogues, speech therapists, psychomotor therapists, occupational therapists (special schools) and instrumental music teachers (upper secondary schools); [5]

e) 1,863 francs in upper secondary schools and higher specialized schools with a bachelor's or master's degree. [6]

2 The remuneration as above includes holiday allowances; no allowance is recognized for teaching hours not actually provided due to the school calendar, the supply teacher's impediment, or any other reason.

[4] Letter amended by R 15.2.2023; in force since 1.1.2023 - BU 2023, 35.

[5] Letter amended by R 15.2.2023; in force since 1.1.2023 - BU 2023, 35.

[6] Paragraph amended by R 18.1.2023; in force since 1.1.2023 - BU 2023, 14; previous amendments: BU 2005, 273; BU 2009, 371; BU 2015, 82; BU 2020, 22 and 127.

[7] **1** For matters not provided for in the present regulations, the provisions of the Code of Obligations shall apply.

**2** ... [8]

**3** The application, for municipal schools, of the provisions of Art. 11 para. 2 of the Law on Nursery Schools and Primary Schools remains reserved.

[7] Art. amended by R 29.1.2008; in force since 1.9.2008 - BU 2008, 98.

[8] Para. repealed by R 18.12.2024; in force since 1.1.2025 - BU 2024, 347; previous amendment: BU 2015, 82.

1 This regulation repeals the regulation on substitute teachers in schools of all levels and grades of February 3, 1981, and subsequent amendments.

2 This regulation is published in the Official Bulletin of Laws and Executive Acts of the Canton of Ticino and comes into force on August 1, 1996.

Published in BU 1996, 59.