An effective resignation letter includes your name, your job title and your departure date. Our district's contact states you need to give 60 days notice to resign.Inform them that you will be resigning, state the position that you are resigning from, and indicate what your last day of work will be. Can you resign from teaching in the middle of the year, and is there a law regarding they can hold you for 60 days. This. In the opening paragraph, clearly state that you are resigning from your position. I would like to inform you that I am officially resigning from my position as. Teacher with my last day being . Manager for Upper Dauphin Area School District. Explain your decision. I am dedicated to making this transition as smooth as possible.